Question
The graph below shows the U.S. raw nonfuel minerals put into use annually between 1900 and 2006.
Image courtesy of USGS
The graph shows that while the usage of minerals in the U.S. increased by a large amount between 1900 and 2006, there were a few points in time during which usage briefly decreased. In recent times, these dips typically represent recessions, depressions, or other types of economic crisis. Which of the following most likely explains why mineral usage changes during times of economic crisis?
A.
The population drastically decreases.
B.
Mineral usage per person increases.
C.
Mineral usage per person decreases.
D.
The population drastically increases.
Image courtesy of USGS
The graph shows that while the usage of minerals in the U.S. increased by a large amount between 1900 and 2006, there were a few points in time during which usage briefly decreased. In recent times, these dips typically represent recessions, depressions, or other types of economic crisis. Which of the following most likely explains why mineral usage changes during times of economic crisis?
A.
The population drastically decreases.
B.
Mineral usage per person increases.
C.
Mineral usage per person decreases.
D.
The population drastically increases.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is: **C. Mineral usage per person decreases.**
During economic crises, construction projects often slow down, manufacturing may decrease, and overall demand for various products that require minerals tends to drop. As a result, even if the population remains stable, the usage of minerals per person typically decreases during these times.
During economic crises, construction projects often slow down, manufacturing may decrease, and overall demand for various products that require minerals tends to drop. As a result, even if the population remains stable, the usage of minerals per person typically decreases during these times.