ICSE Class 10 Geography
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Mineral and Energy Resources — II — Question 4
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Why is coal often referred to as 'black gold'?
Coal is a valuable and abundant natural resource that has played an important role in the economic development of many countries. It has been used to power everything from steam engines to electricity-generating power plants to iron and steel manufacturing plants. To highlight the valuable nature of coal and its impact on society and industry, it is referred to as 'black gold'.