Question

Question

Multiple Choice
Which of the following two resources are energy resources in the United States?
(1 point)
Responses

natural gas
natural gas

gold
gold

copper
copper

petroleum

Answer 1

The energy resources in the United States from the options provided are:

• natural gas
• petroleum

So the correct answers are natural gas and petroleum.

Answer 2

New Mexico is a leading producer of which of the following natural resources?
(1 point)
Responses

lumber
lumber

paper
paper

minerals
minerals

soy beans

Answer 3

New Mexico is a leading producer of minerals. Therefore, the correct answer is "minerals."

Answer 4

Which of the following activities would contribute the most to New Mexico's economy?
(1 point)
Responses

growing wheat
growing wheat

mining for copper
mining for copper

processing lumber
processing lumber

raising chickens

Answer 5

The activity that would contribute the most to New Mexico's economy from the options provided is mining for copper. New Mexico has significant copper mining operations that significantly impact its economy. Therefore, the correct answer is "mining for copper."