Which statement correctly analyzes the economic situation in Williston, North Dakota?(1 point)

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

Williston saw its population decline in 2014.
Williston saw its population decline in 2014.

Williston helped North Dakota become economically successful because of its forest resources.
Williston helped North Dakota become economically successful because of its forest resources.

The majority of crude oil drilled around Williston stayed in Williston.

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

forests
forests

crude oil
crude oil

coal

Which statement best analyzes how air conditioning helps people in warm climates?(1 point)
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Air conditioning removes the need for desalination technology in warm climates.
Air conditioning removes the need for desalination technology in warm climates.

Air conditioning leads to the construction of more houses with porches.
Air conditioning leads to the construction of more houses with porches.

Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.
Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.

Air conditioning decreases the amount of carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere in warm regions.
Air conditioning decreases the amount of carbon dioxide added to the atmosphere in warm regions.

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

Most of the world’s water is underground.
Most of the world’s water is underground.

Most of the world’s water is saline.
Most of the world’s water is saline.

Most of the world’s water is fresh water.

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

Satellite imagery data decreased the number of large deforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest.
Satellite imagery data decreased the number of large deforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest.

Satellite imagery data caused additional habitat fragmentation.

Answer 1

Here are the best responses to each of the statements provided:

1. Which statement correctly analyzes the economic situation in Williston, North Dakota?

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

2. Which answer best identifies a product made from natural capital?

   • crude oil

3. Which statement best analyzes how air conditioning helps people in warm climates?

   • Air conditioning helps people live comfortably in warm climates.

4. Which statement best describes the world’s water resources?

   • Most of the world’s water is saline. (Please note that while most of the world's water is saline, it’s important to differentiate that most freshwater is in ice sheets and underground. However, since this question seems to focus on the majority, saline water in oceans is indeed the largest category.)

5. Which statement best analyzes the environmental impact that satellites had on natural resources in the Amazon rainforest in the mid-2000s?

   • Satellite imagery data decreased the number of large deforestation projects in the Amazon rainforest.

These answers reflect the most accurate and logical conclusions based on the context provided.