An Industrial Strength Problem

Steel is also synonymous with Pennsylvania. For nearly a century, Pittsburgh was the steel capital of the world. The abundance of iron ore attraced men from all over the country as well as European immigrants. It was used for rails as the nations locomotive industry emerged. Structural steel built modern cities and was used for national defense. It brought wealth and big problems.


What fuel for the steel industry was the main culprit for the air problems in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas?

A. Nuclear Power

B. Windmills

C. Bituminous coal





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