The Social Costs of Resource Use

Question 1

Imports of lumber into the United States were down 50% in 2008.

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A: T

Question 2

How does importing coal contribute to pollution?a.If the U.S. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel methods.b.Fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution.c.Shipping coal overseas causes water pollution from coal spills.d.All of the above

Question 3

Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Which of the following statements about allocation of resources is the most correct? a. Natural resources are allocated according to local availability. b. Natural resources are allocated based on population size. c. Natural resources are allocated according to demand and economic strength. d. There is no observable pattern in resource allocation. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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C: C

Question 4

Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are used within our society. How do the uses of nonrenewable resources compare to the uses of renewable resources? a. Nonrenewable resources have more applications than renewable resources. b. Certain types of renewable energy can be used for as many applications as certain types of nonrenewable resources. c. There are more sources of nonrenewable energy than renewable energy. d. Nonrenewable resources have fewer applications than renewable resources. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Question 5

Water resources include water contained in oceans and seas.

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B: F

Question 6

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?a.hydropowerb.biomassc.geothermal powerd.coal

Question 7

What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?a.United States and Canadab.United States and Russiac.Brazil and Russiad.Brazil and Canada

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B: B

Question 8

Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern? a. Some areas have more access to resources than others. b. Human populations are sometimes concentrated in areas that are lacking resources. c. Areas with fewer resources may need to buy resources from other areas. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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D: D

Question 9

Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?a.Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.b.Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.c.Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.d.Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.

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A: A

Question 10

Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: F

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