Copper is a mined mineral commonly used in plumbing and wiring. As Earth’s population increases, copper use also increases. Which of these statements show ways this increased use of copper affects Earth itself?

Question

A. The amount of available copper ore decreases.

B. Copper becomes more expensive because it is rarer.

C. People are encouraged to recycle copper.

D. Pollution from mining increases.

(1 point)
Responses

A and D
A and D

A, B, C, and D
A, B, C, and D

B and C
B and C

A and B

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A and D

These statements reflect the ways increased copper use affects Earth directly: the amount of available copper ore decreases due to increased extraction (A), and pollution from mining increases as demand for copper rises (D).