Question

Why did coal never form in Australia?


A. Australia has always been too hot for coal to form.

B. Australia had too much vegetation for coal to form.

C. Australia was covered in ice during a key geologic period.

D. Australia did not have the correct types of rock for coal to form.

Answer 1

C. Australia was covered in ice during a key geologic period.

at the time of coal forming, Australia was closest to the south pole, so it was too cold.

Answer 2

Australia was covered in ice during a key geologic period. (APEX Class ;)