What Are Natural Resources? Answers

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The natural resources used by society are limited by various factors. Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource? a. Once coal is used up, it can never be replaced. b. Coal is a nonrenewable resource, because it comes from the impact of meteors with the Earth. c. Coal was a renewable resource, until it was mismanaged by humans. d. Coal is considered a nonrenewable resource, because it takes millions of years to form. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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The United States’ fossil fuel shortage of

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Which of the following is not an effective way to manage forests and trees?a.planned harvestingb.planting replacementsc.clearcuttingd.soil maintenance

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Cyanobacteria have been engineered to produce isobutanol directly. What advantage does this have over other alternative biofuels?a.It is an inherently renewable fuel source.b.Multiple processing steps can be avoided.c.They produce chemical energy through photosynthesis.d.They make a biofuel alternative to gasoline.

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The asphalt in the La Brea Tar Pits is composed of hydrocarbons, but is not considered a fossil fuel.

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Water would be considered a(n) _______. a. potential renewable resource b. potential nonrenewable resource c. actual renewable resource d. actual nonrenewable resource Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Which of the following are benefits of fossil fuel use?a.low costb.abundantc.ease of used.all of the above

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Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels? a. They are any liquid fuel derived from once-living matter. b. They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals. c. They are fuels in which dinosaur fossils are commonly found. d. They are naturally occurring inorganic fuels like coal and petroleum. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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Nonrenewable resources, like fossil fuels, were produced through biological processes.

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Adjusting timber-management strategies to address long-term shortfalls will

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eventually result in more expensive timber.

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