Q:
The first stage in the formation of coal is
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) Peat
Explanation: The first of the four stages of coal formation is lignite coal.
There are four stages of coal formation:
1. Peat,
2. Lignite,
3. Bituminous and
4. Anthracite.
The bacteria has removed a large portion of the other constituents of the plant matter and left around 25 to 34 percent.
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