Question
The widespread use of concrete Impacts the environment. Concrete production uses almost 10% of the world's freshwater supply and a large amount of Earth's usable coarse sand. The production of cement, an essential ingredient for making concrete, releases about 2.5 billion tons of carbon dioxide each year, which is about 8% of carbon emissions worldwide.
How has the production and use of concrete impacted society? Select all that apply.
A significant amount of wood is used to make concrete.
Cement production contributes to increased amounts of carbon dioxide gas in Earth's atmosphere.
Concrete has allowed societies to build strong, durable structures.
Making concrete decreases the amount of available fresh water and coarse sand,
How has the production and use of concrete impacted society? Select all that apply.
A significant amount of wood is used to make concrete.
Cement production contributes to increased amounts of carbon dioxide gas in Earth's atmosphere.
Concrete has allowed societies to build strong, durable structures.
Making concrete decreases the amount of available fresh water and coarse sand,
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The production and use of concrete have impacted society in the following ways:
1. **Cement production contributes to increased amounts of carbon dioxide gas in Earth's atmosphere.**
2. **Concrete has allowed societies to build strong, durable structures.**
3. **Making concrete decreases the amount of available fresh water and coarse sand.**
The statement "A significant amount of wood is used to make concrete" is not accurate, as concrete primarily consists of cement, water, aggregate (sand and gravel), and does not use a significant amount of wood in its production.
1. **Cement production contributes to increased amounts of carbon dioxide gas in Earth's atmosphere.**
2. **Concrete has allowed societies to build strong, durable structures.**
3. **Making concrete decreases the amount of available fresh water and coarse sand.**
The statement "A significant amount of wood is used to make concrete" is not accurate, as concrete primarily consists of cement, water, aggregate (sand and gravel), and does not use a significant amount of wood in its production.