Coal, uses and impact

Coal has driven industrial development, but its applications as an energy source generate a great environmental impact that its exploitation poses.

1. The formation of coal

2. Is it a carbon or a mineral?

3. Coal combustion reaction

4. A special case: China

5. Life cycle of coal to obtain electricity

6. Self-evaluation test

Educational itinerary that explains coal treatment from its formation to the most common uses. In addition, combustion reactions are explained through the combustion of coal to obtain heat energy. It also includes a special case about pollution caused by the combustion of coal in some cities in China. Finally, a life cycle analysis is presented so that you can know first hand the tools that exist to assess the environmental impacts caused by the use of coal. Animations and interactive activities are combined to facilitate learning and increase motivation to study.

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Physics and Chemistry 2nd and 3rd ESO: Block 3. Changes. Block 5. Energy

Technology 4th ESO: Block 6. Technology and society.

Scientific Culture 4th ESO: Block 3. Technological advances and their environmental impact