Home > Environmental Science > Fossil Fuel Resources and Use

How does the formation of coal differ from the formation of limestone?

Answer 1

Coal Formation differs from limestone in following way below

Dead plants that are buried deep beneath the earth and are subjected to extreme temperatures and pressures give rise to coal.

Hope this helps, thanks. Chemical and organic limestone are formed by precipitation processes, while sedimentary limestone is formed by dead organisms in shallow, warm, clear ocean waters.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer 2

Emilia Alcaraz

The formation of coal involves the accumulation of plant debris in swamps and marshes, followed by burial and decomposition under high pressure and temperature over millions of years. Limestone, on the other hand, forms primarily from the accumulation of marine shells and coral fragments, which are compacted and cemented together over time.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Answer from HIX Tutor

When evaluating a one-sided limit, you need to be careful when a quantity is approaching zero since its sign is different depending on which way it is approaching zero from. Let us look at some examples.