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What term best describes resources like coal and oil?
What term best describes resources like coal and oil?
- Biodegradable resources
- Sustainable resources
- Nonrenewable resources (correct)
- Renewable resources
Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?
Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?
- It becomes more difficult and expensive to extract over time. (correct)
- It does not have any value.
- It can be replenished quickly.
- It breaks down naturally over time.
What term refers to a degradation in air, water, or soil that harms living organisms?
What term refers to a degradation in air, water, or soil that harms living organisms?
- Pollution (correct)
- Sustainable growth
- Resource management
- Economic development
What characteristic distinguishes biodegradable pollution from nondegradable pollution?
What characteristic distinguishes biodegradable pollution from nondegradable pollution?
How can pollution affect ecosystems far from the source?
How can pollution affect ecosystems far from the source?
What event caused 75% of all species on Earth to disappear around 65 million years ago?
What event caused 75% of all species on Earth to disappear around 65 million years ago?
What was the impact of the 1814 eruption as mentioned in the text?
What was the impact of the 1814 eruption as mentioned in the text?
In the context of environmental science, what does the term 'environment' refer to?
In the context of environmental science, what does the term 'environment' refer to?
Which field of study involves decisions related to using coal for electricity, transportation, and pollution control?
Which field of study involves decisions related to using coal for electricity, transportation, and pollution control?
What is the consequence of burning coal at a power plant as mentioned in the text?
What is the consequence of burning coal at a power plant as mentioned in the text?
What problem is highlighted by the mention of laws requiring pollution scrubbers?
What problem is highlighted by the mention of laws requiring pollution scrubbers?
Why do renewable resources play a crucial role in supporting the human population?
Why do renewable resources play a crucial role in supporting the human population?
What is a commons area?
What is a commons area?
According to the Tragedy of the Commons, what is the likely outcome of a commons area being exploited?
According to the Tragedy of the Commons, what is the likely outcome of a commons area being exploited?
What basic economic principle states that the greater the demand for a limited resource, the higher the price?
What basic economic principle states that the greater the demand for a limited resource, the higher the price?
What is the purpose of cost/benefit analysis in economics?
What is the purpose of cost/benefit analysis in economics?
What environmental disaster occurred in Bhopal, India in December 1984?
What environmental disaster occurred in Bhopal, India in December 1984?
How does dividing a commons area among individuals affect its usage?
How does dividing a commons area among individuals affect its usage?
