Which statement most accurately reflects how the Industrial Revolution impacted the use of natural resources? Select all that apply

Question

A. The invention of the steam engine put an increased demand on the production of coal.
B. The production of renewable resources increased as demand for steam power increased.
C. The production of nonrenewable resources increased as demand for new supplies increased
D. The scarcity of nonrenewable resources resulted in the increased emphasis on renewable resources.

Answer 1

The statements that most accurately reflect how the Industrial Revolution impacted the use of natural resources are:

A. The invention of the steam engine put an increased demand on the production of coal.

C. The production of nonrenewable resources increased as demand for new supplies increased.

While statement D has some truth to it regarding the awareness of resource scarcity leading to a focus on renewable resources, it did not become a significant emphasis until later in history, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries. Statement B is not accurate, as the focus during the Industrial Revolution was primarily on nonrenewable resources like coal and later oil, rather than a significant increase in renewable resources.