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 B
A and B

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

A and D
A and D

B and C

Answer 1

The correct answer is A and D.

• A. The amount of available copper ore decreases. This statement is true because as the demand for copper increases, more copper ore is mined, leading to a depletion of available resources.

• D. Pollution from mining increases. This statement is also true as increased mining activity often results in greater environmental degradation and pollution.

Statements B and C, while they may relate to the economic aspects and recycling efforts, do not directly reflect the effects of increased copper use on Earth itself in the same way that statements A and D do.