Bituminous coal

Hey kiddo,

Do you know what coal is? It's like really old dirt that's been buried deep in the ground for a long, long time. There are different types of coal, but today we're going to talk about bituminous coal.

Bituminous coal is a type of coal that's mostly used for making electricity. It's really black and shiny, and it's also pretty soft. Do you remember playing with Play-Doh? Bituminous coal is kind of like that, but not as squishy.

Now, let's talk about how bituminous coal is made. Millions of years ago, there were huge plants and trees all over the earth. When these plants and trees died, they fell to the ground and eventually got buried by dirt and rocks. Over time, the pressure from all that dirt and rock turned the dead plants and trees into coal, including bituminous coal.

When we burn bituminous coal, it releases energy in the form of heat. That heat can be used to turn turbines that generate electricity. However, burning coal also releases a lot of pollution into the air, which is not good for the environment or for our health. So, scientists are trying to find better ways to produce energy without causing too much pollution.

That's the gist of what bituminous coal is, kiddo. Do you have any other questions?