______ is the initial stage in the development of coal.
A) Peat
B) Lignite
C) Sub-bituminous
D) Bituminous
E) Anthracite

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Peat is the initial stage in the development of coal. It is a brownish-black material with high moisture content and generally low energy content. As peat is buried under sediments and subject to increasing pressure and heat, it transforms into coal over millions of years.

______ Is the Initial Stage in the Development of Coal