How does importing coal contribute to pollution? a. if the u. s. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel methods. b. fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution. c. shipping coal overseas causes water pollution from coal spills. d. all of the above

b.  Fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution.

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Coal has to be transported from the mines to the factories that use it. The machinery used to transport the coal uses fuel that contributes to pollution. The United States is the primary exporter of coal, so we they do not need to import it. Also, coal is usually shipped in a solid form, so it is unlikely to spill and cause water pollution.

The answer is b

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