Which option most accurately compares how oil and energy consumption are distributed around the world?(1 point)
Responses
Countries with more oil production usually consume more energy than other countries and reduce exports to keep oil for their own industries.
Countries with more oil production are always more developed and consume more energy than countries without oil.
Countries with more oil production often consume more energy, but some large energy consumers lack oil reserves and are required to import oil.
Countries with more oil production will try to sell the energy to countries without oil production and therefore reduce their energy consumption.
Countries with more oil production often consume more energy, but some large energy consumers lack oil reserves and are required to import oil.
United States
Ethiopia’s building of a dam on the Nile could impact Egypt’s use of the Nile because they lie downriver.
Drought in Eastern Africa leads to a lack of water for people and crops.
China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.
Which of the following countries is both a top producer of oil, and has one of the highest levels of energy consumption?(1 point)
Responses
United States
Venezuela
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Which of the following statements provides the most accurate investigation of why Ethiopia and Egypt have run into conflict over resources management?(1 point)
Responses
Egypt’s use of fossil fuels causes an enormous amount of pollution to hang over Ethiopia’s cities, causing health issues.
Ethiopia’s construction of a power plant will pollute the river systems used by Egypt because they lie downriver.
Ethiopia’s building of a dam on the Nile could impact Egypt’s use of the Nile because they lie downriver.
Ethiopia’s use of fossil fuels to fuel economic growth frustrate Egypt, which shares the same scarce resources.
Which option correctly identifies an example of physical water scarcity within a particular region?(1 point)
Responses
Pakistan’s government lacks the resources to create and maintain vital water infrastructure.
Drought in Eastern Africa leads to a lack of water for people and crops.
Canada’s population increased over the last decade, creating more demand for fresh water.
War in Eastern Africa makes it difficult for relief workers to provide water to people.
Which option most correctly analyzes the benefits and downsides to the industrialization experienced by China in the last 40 years?(1 point)
Responses
China has been exporting a large amount of manufactured goods, but their people have not experienced benefits of economic growth.
China has experienced economic growth, but the increasing use of fossil fuels has contributed to climate change.
China’s agricultural production has gone up, but they have had to spend money on importing coal in order to sustain that production.
China’s manufacturing has increased dramatically, but overall, the standard of living has gone down.
To determine the most accurate option, we need to compare how oil and energy consumption are distributed around the world.
Option 1 suggests that countries with more oil production usually consume more energy than other countries and reduce exports to keep oil for their own industries. This option implies that oil-producing countries prioritize energy consumption for domestic use over exports. However, it doesn't account for the energy consumption patterns of countries without significant oil production.
Option 2 states that countries with more oil production are always more developed and consume more energy than countries without oil. This option makes a blanket statement that all countries with oil production are more developed and have higher energy consumption. However, it fails to acknowledge that development and energy consumption also depend on various other factors.
Option 3 emphasizes that countries with more oil production often consume more energy, but some large energy consumers lack oil reserves and are required to import oil. This option takes into account the fact that energy consumption is not solely determined by oil production. It acknowledges that countries lacking oil reserves still consume a significant amount of energy and must rely on imports to meet their needs.
Option 4 proposes that countries with more oil production will try to sell the energy to countries without oil production and hence reduce their energy consumption. This option suggests that oil-producing countries prioritize selling their energy resources to countries without oil production, consequently lowering their own energy consumption. However, it overlooks the fact that oil-producing countries also have their own energy demands.
Among these options, Option 3 - Countries with more oil production often consume more energy, but some large energy consumers lack oil reserves and are required to import oil - most accurately compares how oil and energy consumption are distributed around the world. It acknowledges that while oil-producing countries often consume more energy, countries without significant oil reserves still have high energy needs and rely on imports.