The Deadly Profession of the Coal Miner

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1. In the world of coal mining what was a putter? (Don't think golf) Child worker who pushed trucks of coal Slang for a cave-in Small ponies used to transport water to workers The opening to a mine

2. Which one of these words is commonly used for a coal-mine and its above-ground structures? Collodion Collage Colloquium Colliery

3. At the turn of the 21st century which country claimed the title of the world's largest producer of coal? Canada United States China Great Britain

4. Which historical period gave rise to the largest increase in coal production around the world? The Industrial Revolution The Dark Ages The Renaissance The Nuclear Age

5. One of the most dangerous threats to miners is the leakage of which poisonous gas into the mine? Neon Argon Sulfur hexafluoride Hydrogen sulfide

6. What danger did the presence of toxic gasses in a coal mine cause that was not related to their toxicity? They could cause hypothermia They were flammable They could melt the coal into tar They could cause hyperthermia

7. One of China's worst coal mining disaster occurred in 2007 when 181 miners at the Shandong coal mine died in which type of mining accident? Pony stampede Hyperthermia They got lost in the mine Flooding

8. What does/did a coal breaker do in the mines? Break coal with a pick-axe Ride the coal ponies Set up the explosives Remove debris from coal before it is washed.

9. The Hartley Colliery Disaster, which occurred in January of 1862, was which type of mining accident? Lava flood Cave In Coal pony stampede Earthquake

10. If a miner managed to survive explosions, poisonous gasses, flooding and the other disasters that occurred too regularly in their profession, many then succumbed to which of the following afflictions, commonly known as "Black Lung Disease"? Kaposi's sarcoma Pneumothorax Cystic Fibrosis Pneumoconiosis