Question

coal is burned to heat a home. what is this nonrenewable energy source’s possible human or environmental impact? plant and animal life is harmed when a storage container leaks. a child suffers from respiratory problems due to particulate matter. water, air, and land pollution affects the surrounding area. hydraulic fracturing leads to water pollution in the area.

Explanation:

Burning coal releases particulate matter, sulfur - dioxide, nitrogen oxides etc. Particulate matter can cause respiratory problems in humans and also contributes to air pollution which in turn can lead to water and land pollution through acid - rain and deposition. Storage container leaks are more relevant to liquid fuels like oil. Hydraulic fracturing is related to natural gas extraction, not coal burning.

Answer:

B. A child suffers from respiratory problems due to particulate matter.
C. Water, air, and land pollution affects the surrounding area.