Which sequence of coal ranks is ordered from lowest to highest?
A)anthracite,bituminous,lignite
B)lignite,bituminous,anthracite
C)bituminous,lignite,anthracite
D)bituminous,anthracite,lignite

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Coal ranks are ordered from lowest to highest based on their carbon content and energy output. Lignite has the lowest carbon content and energy output, followed by bituminous coal, and then anthracite coal, which has the highest carbon content and energy output. Therefore, the correct sequence is lignite, bituminous, and anthracite, making choice B the correct answer.

Which Sequence of Coal Ranks Is Ordered from Lowest to Highest