The Social Costs of Resource Use

Question 19 • DRHS GA-GSE Environmental Science

How might a dependence on fossil fuels lead to international security risks?

Answer

The greater demand for fossil fuels with decreasing supplies could lead to an increase in competitive action over limited resources.

A dependence on fossil fuels could lead more countries to produce oil, leading to greater competition for sales.

An increase in dependence on fossil fuels could lead to lower costs for oil, causing disputes between producer and consumer countries.

All of the above

Explanation

Dependence on fossil fuels can create security risks when demand grows while supplies are limited. Countries may compete more intensely to secure access to those resources, which can lead to conflict. Choice b does not follow necessarily, and choice c incorrectly suggests that increased dependence would lower oil costs, so “all of the above” is not correct.

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