The Social Costs of Resource Use Answers

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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?

A
loss of animal species
B
land degradation
C
lower availability of freshwater
D
all of the above
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What is true for solar, wind, and geothermal energy?

A
Their use is dependent on location.
B
They are all environmentally friendly alternatives to burning fossil fuels.
C
They are all renewable resources.
D
All of the above
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Which is true of solar, wind, and geothermal energy?

A
They contribute to atmospheric pollution.
B
They are dependent on location to be effective.
C
They contribute to global warming.
D
They contribute to negative health consequences.
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What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?

A
Using alternative energy technology increases the demand for fossil fuels.
B
Most alternative energy technologies use nonrenewable resources.
C
Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.
D
There is no advantage to using an alternative energy technology.
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Hydrogen fuel cells burn with _______ and produce _______.

A
water, oxygen
B
oxygen, water
C
carbon dioxide, oxygen
D
oxygen, carbon dioxide
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Which is a possible negative result of using renewable resources?

A
rapid circulation of water cycle
B
increased wind turbine use
C
loss of animal species
D
decreased coal demand

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