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Why is the conservation of natural resources important?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
Oil, also called petroleum, is a nonrenewable resource used to make paint, plastic, gasoline, and cosmetics.
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
In some areas people are concerned about running out of fresh water. Which statement describes the least expensive way to solve this problem?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
Coal is a natural resource. Why is coal considered nonrenewable?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
What type of renewable energy uses a turbine?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
Fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas are ---
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
Sometimes a renewable resource can be considered nonrenewable because it is used up faster than it can be replenished. Which description is an example of this?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
Oil is a limited resource on Earth. In many places, oil is too expensive to obtain using current technological means. Which trade-off best describes this scenario?
because many resources are nonrenewable
wind
nonrenewable energy resources.
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
Decrease use of water to match rate of aquifer recharge.
True
forests being cut down at a quicker rate than they can grow
a trade-off between the need for oil and the cost of getting the oil
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