Question 1

Question

A) Which statement correctly analyzes the economic situation in Williston, North Dakota? (1 point)
Williston experienced economic wealth due to the extraction of natural
• Williston saw its population decline in 2014.
Williston helped North Dakota become economically successful because of its forest resources.
• The majority of crude oil drilled around Williston stayed in Williston.
Question 2
A) Which answer best identifies a product made from natural capital? (1 point)
• forests
• jet fuel
• coal
• crude oil
Question 3
A) Which statement best analyzes how air conditioning helps people in warm climates? (1 point)
Air conditioning leads to the construction of more houses with porches.
Air conditioning removes the need for desalination technology in warm climates.
Air conditioning decreases the amount of carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere in warm regions.
• Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.
Question 4
A) Which statement best describes the world's water resources?
(1 point)
• Most of the world's water is fresh water.
• Most of the world's water is underground.
• Most of the world's water is saline.
• Most of the world's water is in ice sheets.

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers to the questions posed:

Question 1
The statement that correctly analyzes the economic situation in Williston, North Dakota, is:

• Williston experienced economic wealth due to the extraction of natural resources.
  (This option accurately reflects the economic boom in Williston attributed to oil extraction.)

Question 2
The answer that best identifies a product made from natural capital is:

• jet fuel
  (While coal and crude oil are also derived from natural capital, jet fuel is a specific product produced from crude oil, making it the best answer.)

Question 3
The statement that best analyzes how air conditioning helps people in warm climates is:

• Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.
  (This statement succinctly captures the primary benefit of air conditioning in warm areas.)

Question 4
The statement that best describes the world's water resources is:

• Most of the world's water is saline.
  (This is true as approximately 97% of the Earth's water is saltwater found in oceans and seas.)