Consumption of Mineral Resources Quick Check
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Question
Use the graph to answer the 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 can you conclude about steel consumption and population size in 1850?
(1 point)
Responses
Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow.
Steel consumption was around 100 million and the population was beginning to grow.
The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.
The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.
Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow.
Steel consumption was around 100 billion and the population was beginning to grow.
The population was around 100 billion and steel consumption began.
1) The population was around 100 million and steel consumption began.
2) saving electricity at home
3) pollution from mining operations
4) copper
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The correct answer is:
Steel consumption was zero in 1850, as the graph only shows data starting from 1860. The population was around 20 million in 1850, according to the trend of slow growth rate from 90 to 120 million between 1700 and 1900.
Which is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources?
Which is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources?(1 point)
Responses
using high power generators
using high power generators
using recycled materials in house construction
using recycled materials in house construction
saving electricity at home
saving electricity at home
using hydroelectric power
Saving electricity at home is the most practical approach that can be done by anyone to reduce dependence on nonrenewable energy sources.
Which is a direct result of increased consumption of metals?(1 point)
Responses
climate change from the use of metals
climate change from the use of metals
rising sea levels
rising sea levels
increased human population
increased human population
pollution from mining operations
pollution from mining operations
Pollution from mining operations is a direct result of increased consumption of metals.
Which natural resource is mined to produce a digital phone?(1 point)
Responses
coal
coal
copper
copper
natural gas
natural gas
plastic
To answer this question, we need to examine the graph provided.
First, let's locate the year 1850 on the horizontal axis. We can see that 1850 falls between the points marked for 1800 and 1900.
Next, let's look at the lines representing steel consumption and population. We can see that the steel consumption line starts at 0 in 1860 and gradually increases over time. The population line starts at 90 million in 1700 and grows slowly until it reaches 120 million by 1900.
From this information, we can conclude that in 1850:
- Steel consumption was not yet significant as the steel consumption line starts at 0 in 1860.
- The population was around 90 million since the population line starts at 90 million in 1700.
Based on this analysis, the correct response is:
The population was around 90 million and steel consumption had not yet begun.