Use the graph to answer the question.

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 led to the increase in steel consumption seen on the graph?

(1 point)

Answer 1

The increase in steel consumption seen on the graph was likely due to the increase in population and the industrial revolution. The industrial revolution brought about advances in technology and increased production of steel, which led to an increase in steel consumption.

Answer 2

Which can be excluded from the list of environmental impacts of mining?(1 point)
Responses

habitats are destroyed
habitats are destroyed

harmful gases are released
harmful gases are released

water is polluted
water is polluted

sea level is rising

Answer 3

Sea level rising can be excluded from the list of environmental impacts of mining as it is not directly related to mining but the result of global warming and climate change caused by various human activities.