What Are Natural Resources?

Question 1

Cyanobacteria have been genetically modified to produce _______.a.oilb.natural gasc.isobutanold.none of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Explain how fossil fuel use in the US makes us vulnerable to the demands of foreign countries.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The United States depends on foreign countries for much of its oil supply. Because of this dependence, foreign countries can influence the price and availability of oil and other fossil fuels in the US.

Question 3

Explain how humans react and adapt to the limited availability of water.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Humans adapt to limited water by conserving it, building dams and reservoirs, developing irrigation systems, using desalination, and creating laws to manage water use.

Question 4

If the US modifies techniques for timber management, it is expected that US forests will _______. a. not be able to meet long term timber needs b. be able to meet long term timber needs c. result in deforestation d. provide increasingly cheaper timber Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 5

The US consumes almost _______ of timber annually.a.5 million cubic feetb.20 billion cubic feetc.40 billion cubic yardsd.30 million cubic yards

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 6

Explain the difference between actual and potential resources and why the distinction is important. Do the same for renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Actual resources are those that humans currently use, while potential resources are those that may become useful in the future with new technology. This distinction is important because it affects planning and development. Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short time, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced on a human timescale once depleted. This distinction guides sustainable use and conservation efforts.

Question 7

Explain how fossil fuels originated, and why this process results in them being considered nonrenewable resources.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fossil fuels formed from ancient plants and microorganisms buried under layers of sediment. Over millions of years, heat and pressure transformed them into coal, oil, and natural gas. Because this process takes so long, fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable; they cannot be replaced within a human lifetime once used.

Question 8

The US consumes almost _______ of timber annually.a.5 million cubic feetb.20 billion cubic feetc.40 billion cubic yardsd.30 million cubic yards

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?a.waterb.icec.oxygend.all of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 10

Which of the following best explains why air is considered a natural resource?a.Air is expensive to produce and keep clean.b.Air is a raw material for biological processes supplied by the Earth.c.Air can be processed to generate expensive chemicals.d.None of the above

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

What Are Natural Resources? Answers

More from this Course

TRY EDGENUITY HACKS