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Which statement best describes geothermal energy?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy increases the risk of a nuclear accident.
C
Geothermal energy is the most abundant nonrenewable resource.
D
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
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Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern?

A
Some areas have more access to resources than others.
B
Human populations are sometimes concentrated in areas that are lacking resources.
C
Areas with fewer resources may need to buy resources from other areas.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.
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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Which of the following statements about allocation of resources is the most correct?

A
Natural resources are allocated according to local availability.
B
Natural resources are allocated based on population size.
C
Natural resources are allocated according to demand and economic strength.
D
There is no observable pattern in resource allocation.
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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

A
United States and Canada
B
United States and Russia
C
Brazil and Russia
D
Brazil and Canada

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