Consumption of Mineral Resources Quick Check

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Use the graph to answer the question.

The vertical axis is labeled millions and ranges from 0 to 900 in increments of 100. The horizontal axis is labeled year and lists dates from 1700 to 2000 in 100-year increments. The line for population starts at 90 million for 1700 and with a slow growth rate reaches to 120 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate and reaches beyond 600 million by 2000. The line for steel consumption starts from 0 in 1860 and reaches 20 million by 1900. The line then rises with a high growth rate to reach beyond 800 million by 2000. The values used in the description are approximate.

What can you conclude about steel consumption and population size in 1850?

(1 point)
Responses

Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow.
Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow.

The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.
The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.

Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow.
Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow.

The population was around 100 billion and steel consumption began.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

Steel consumption was zero in 1850, as the graph only shows data starting from 1860. The population was around 20 million in 1850, according to the trend of slow growth rate from 90 to 120 million between 1700 and 1900.

Answer 2

Which is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources?

Answer 3

The most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources is to reduce energy consumption by adopting energy-efficient practices and technologies. This can include simple actions like turning off lights and appliances when not in use, using energy-efficient light bulbs, using public transportation, biking or walking instead of driving, properly insulating homes, and using appliances and equipment with Energy Star ratings. Additionally, investing in renewable energy sources like solar panels or wind turbines for home use can help reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.

Answer 4

Which is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources?(1 point)
Responses

using high power generators
using high power generators

using recycled materials in house construction
using recycled materials in house construction

saving electricity at home
saving electricity at home

using hydroelectric power

Answer 5

Saving electricity at home is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.

Answer 6

Which is a direct result of increased consumption of metals?(1 point)
Responses

climate change from the use of metals
climate change from the use of metals

rising sea levels
rising sea levels

increased human population
increased human population

pollution from mining operations
pollution from mining operations

Answer 7

Pollution from mining operations is a direct result of increased consumption of metals.

Answer 8

Which natural resource is mined to produce a digital phone?(1 point)
Responses

coal
coal

copper
copper

natural gas
natural gas

plastic

Answer 9

1) The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.
2) saving electricity at home
3) pollution from mining operations
4) copper
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