Did You Know?

Coal can make a lot of smoke!

How Coal Forms

Coal forms from plants that die. They turn into dirt and rock.

Uses of Coal

We use coal for heat and power. It helps us cook and stay warm.

What coal Does

Coal makes heat for homes.

It helps make electricity for lights.

Coal can be used in some cars.

It is used to make steel for buildings.

Some people use coal to cook food.

Coal can help make things we use.

More About Coal

Coal has been around for a long time. It started to form millions of years ago. Plants died and turned into coal. This made big piles of coal in the ground.

We use coal in many ways today. It helps us have light, heat, and power. Many homes and schools use coal for energy.

In the future, we may find new ways to use less coal. We want to keep the air clean. There are other ways to make power that are better for the Earth.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Coal Formation"] --> B["Peat Accumulation"] B --> C["Heat and Pressure"] C --> D["Coal Seams"] D --> E["Carbon Content"] E --> F["Fossil Fuel"] F --> G["Coal Forests"] G --> H["Late Carboniferous Period"]

What Do These Words Mean?

combustible:able to catch fire and burn
sedimentary rock:rock made from layers of materials that have settled over time
fossil fuel:energy source made from ancient plants and animals
peat:a dark, soft material made from decayed plants in wet areas
Carboniferous:a period in Earth's history when many plants lived and formed coal