1a. Terms to Know
Coal
A black or brownish sedimentary rock made from organic sediment
Coal Seam
Coal found between layers of rock
Sediment
Fine particles (like silt or sand) carried by wind or water
Sedimentary Rock
Rocks formed from layers of sediment particles cemented together
Reclamation
Returning mined land back to its original condition
Mining
The process of removing coal from the earth
Mineral Rights
The ownership of natural resources located underground
Overburden
Layers of soil and rock found above a coal seam
Organic
Coming from living things such as plants or animals
Core Sample
Cylinder shaped sample of rock layers beneath the earth
