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| − | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>What is coal? | + | <b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1--> |
| + | </noinclude>What is coal? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Read the flood story in Genesis 6-8 and relate the events as outlined in the story to how coal was formed. How does the Genesis flood account compare to other theories on the formation of coal and discuss in small groups assumptions that each theory needs to make and your opinion on the theories. | + | <b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2--> |
| + | </noinclude>Read the flood story in Genesis 6-8 and relate the events as outlined in the story to how coal was formed. How does the Genesis flood account compare to other theories on the formation of coal and discuss in small groups assumptions that each theory needs to make and your opinion on the theories. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Why is coal called a fossil fuel? What are other fossil fuels and why is it important to conserve fossil fuels and explore renewable fuels/energy sources? How much does your local electric company rely on fossil fuels? | + | <b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3--> |
| + | </noinclude>Why is coal called a fossil fuel? What are other fossil fuels and why is it important to conserve fossil fuels and explore renewable fuels/energy sources? How much does your local electric company rely on fossil fuels? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude> | + | <b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4--> |
| + | </noinclude>Define the following units of heat: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List three of the major uses of coal today and three major historic uses of coal. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>British Thermal Unit (BTU) (imperial system of a unit of heat) |
| + | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b> | ||
| + | |||
| + | :<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Kilojoule (kJ) (metric system of a unit of heat) | ||
| + | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b> | ||
| + | |||
| + | <b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5--> | ||
| + | </noinclude>List three of the major uses of coal today and three major historic uses of coal. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List three advantages and three disadvantages of using coal as a fuel. | + | <b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6--> |
| + | </noinclude>List three advantages and three disadvantages of using coal as a fuel. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>List four major environmental impacts of coal use. What methods can be used to mitigate them? | + | <b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7--> |
| + | </noinclude>List four major environmental impacts of coal use. What methods can be used to mitigate them? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Describe at least three surface mining methods and three subsurface mining methods that are used to extract coal. Research and identify the type of coal mining method nearest to your home. | + | <b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8--> |
| + | </noinclude>Describe at least three surface mining methods and three subsurface mining methods that are used to extract coal. Research and identify the type of coal mining method nearest to your home. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Discuss three major hazards of underground coal mining and what is done to reduce them. | + | <b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9--> |
| + | </noinclude>Discuss three major hazards of underground coal mining and what is done to reduce them. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b> | ||
| − | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Collect pictures or specimens and be able to identify the four main types of coal: | + | <b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10--> |
| + | </noinclude>Collect pictures or specimens and be able to identify the four main types of coal: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Lignite coal | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11--> |
| + | </noinclude>Lignite coal | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Anthracite coal | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12--> |
| + | </noinclude>Anthracite coal | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Subbituminous coal | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13--> |
| + | </noinclude>Subbituminous coal | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Bituminous coal | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14--> |
| + | </noinclude>Bituminous coal | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b> | ||
| − | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Know the characteristics of each of the four main types of coal, including: percentage of carbon; color range and appearance features; primary uses; BTU (kJ) content; areas where mined; and other facts of interest. | + | <b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15--> |
| + | </noinclude>Know the characteristics of each of the four main types of coal, including: percentage of carbon; color range and appearance features; primary uses; BTU (kJ) content; areas where mined; and other facts of interest. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b> | ||
<section begin=challenge /> | <section begin=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Obtain at least one specimen of coal. | + | <b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16--> |
| + | </noinclude>Obtain at least one specimen of coal. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Study and record as many observations as you can concerning the specimen(s) you have, including color, hardness, flakiness, etc. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17--> |
| + | </noinclude>Study and record as many observations as you can concerning the specimen(s) you have, including color, hardness, flakiness, etc. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Using the knowledge gained in this honor, identify the coal type. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18--> |
| + | </noinclude>Using the knowledge gained in this honor, identify the coal type. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Try lighting a chunk of coal with a lighter or match. How easily can the specimen(s) be lit in comparison to other combustible materials? | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19--> |
| + | </noinclude>Try lighting a chunk of coal with a lighter or match. How easily can the specimen(s) be lit in comparison to other combustible materials? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12c /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Grind the material into a powder and repeat the experiment. What were the results? | + | :<b>d. <section begin=req12d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20--> |
| + | </noinclude>Grind the material into a powder and repeat the experiment. What were the results? | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12d /></b> | ||
<section end=challenge /> | <section end=challenge /> | ||
| − | <b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Do one of the following: | + | <b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21--> |
| + | </noinclude>Do one of the following: | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13 /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Tour a coal mine and have a group discussion on what you learned. | + | :<b>a. <section begin=req13a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22--> |
| + | </noinclude>Tour a coal mine and have a group discussion on what you learned. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13a /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Visit a coal mining museum and have a group discussion on what you learned. | + | :<b>b. <section begin=req13b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23--> |
| + | </noinclude>Visit a coal mining museum and have a group discussion on what you learned. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13b /></b> | ||
| − | :<b>c. <section begin=req13c /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>If there is no coal mine or museum nearby, watch a video on the mining of coal and have a group discussion on what you learned. | + | :<b>c. <section begin=req13c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24--> |
| + | </noinclude>If there is no coal mine or museum nearby, watch a video on the mining of coal and have a group discussion on what you learned. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13c /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req13c /></b> | ||
| − | <b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude><translate></noinclude>Memorize Romans 8:28. Discuss how bad events in your life, or of someone you know, has provided fuel for better things, in much the same way that the flood in Genesis created coal. | + | <b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25--> |
| + | </noinclude>Memorize Romans 8:28. Discuss how bad events in your life, or of someone you know, has provided fuel for better things, in much the same way that the flood in Genesis created coal. | ||
<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req14 /></b> | <noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req14 /></b> | ||
<section end=Body /> | <section end=Body /> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:02, 2 May 2024
Coal
Skill Level
1
Year
2024
Version
17.05.2024
Approval authority
North American Division
1. What is coal?
2. Read the flood story in Genesis 6-8 and relate the events as outlined in the story to how coal was formed. How does the Genesis flood account compare to other theories on the formation of coal and discuss in small groups assumptions that each theory needs to make and your opinion on the theories.
3. Why is coal called a fossil fuel? What are other fossil fuels and why is it important to conserve fossil fuels and explore renewable fuels/energy sources? How much does your local electric company rely on fossil fuels?
4. Define the following units of heat:
- a. British Thermal Unit (BTU) (imperial system of a unit of heat)
- b. Kilojoule (kJ) (metric system of a unit of heat)
5. List three of the major uses of coal today and three major historic uses of coal.
6. List three advantages and three disadvantages of using coal as a fuel.
7. List four major environmental impacts of coal use. What methods can be used to mitigate them?
8. Describe at least three surface mining methods and three subsurface mining methods that are used to extract coal. Research and identify the type of coal mining method nearest to your home.
9. Discuss three major hazards of underground coal mining and what is done to reduce them.
10. Collect pictures or specimens and be able to identify the four main types of coal:
- a. Lignite coal
- b. Anthracite coal
- c. Subbituminous coal
- d. Bituminous coal
11. Know the characteristics of each of the four main types of coal, including: percentage of carbon; color range and appearance features; primary uses; BTU (kJ) content; areas where mined; and other facts of interest.
12. Obtain at least one specimen of coal.
- a. Study and record as many observations as you can concerning the specimen(s) you have, including color, hardness, flakiness, etc.
- b. Using the knowledge gained in this honor, identify the coal type.
- c. Try lighting a chunk of coal with a lighter or match. How easily can the specimen(s) be lit in comparison to other combustible materials?
- d. Grind the material into a powder and repeat the experiment. What were the results?
13. Do one of the following:
- a. Tour a coal mine and have a group discussion on what you learned.
- b. Visit a coal mining museum and have a group discussion on what you learned.
- c. If there is no coal mine or museum nearby, watch a video on the mining of coal and have a group discussion on what you learned.
14. Memorize Romans 8:28. Discuss how bad events in your life, or of someone you know, has provided fuel for better things, in much the same way that the flood in Genesis created coal.
