Which statement correctly analyzes the economic

Question

situation in Williston, North Dakota? (1 point)
The majority of crude oil drilled around Williston
stayed in Williston.
Williston helped North Dakota become economically
successful because of its forest resources.
Williston saw its population decline in 2014.
Williston experienced economic wealth due to the
extraction of natural capital.

Answer 1

Williston experienced economic wealth due to the extraction of natural capital.

Answer 2

Which answer best identifies a product made from natural
capital? (1 point)
forests
crude oil
coal
jet fuel

Answer 3

jet fuel

Answer 4

Which statement best analyzes how air conditioning helps
people in warm climates? (1 point)
Air conditioning decreases the amount of carbon dioxide
added to the atmosphere in warm regions.
Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm
climates.
Air conditioning leads to the construction of more houses
with porches.
Air conditioning removes the need for desalination
technology in warm climates.

Answer 5

Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.

Answer 6

Which statement best describes the world’s water
resources? (1 point)
Most of the world’s water is underground.
Most of the world’s water is saline.
Most of the world’s water is fresh water.
Most of the world’s water is in ice sheets.

Answer 7

Most of the world's water is saline.

Answer 8

Which statement best analyzes the environmental impact
that satellites had on natural resources in the Amazon
rainforest in the mid-2000s? (1 point)
Satellite imagery data decreased the number of large
deforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest.
Satellite imagery data caused additional habitat
fragmentation.
Satellite imagery data increased deforestation of the
Amazon rainforest.
Satellite imagery data convinced the Brazilian government
to reduce national and state park land in the rainforest.

Answer 9

Satellite imagery data increased deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.