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The Social Costs of Resource Use — Unit test Answers

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Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
4

Most of the costs associated with using renewable resources are due to _______.

A
overuse of resources
B
atmospheric pollution
C
lack of availability
D
global warming
5

The La Brea Tar Pits are _______.

A
a valuable source of petroleum
B
filled with tar made from mammals
C
filled with asphalt
D
a and b only
7

What is the main reason that people are hesitant to use nuclear energy?

A
It produces radioactive waste.
B
It uses large amounts of water.
C
The ore used for nuclear energy must be mined.
D
It is more damaging to natural habitats than the use of coal.
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The small increase in global oil production coupled with an increased demand for those resources leads to _______.

A
lack of modern energy sources
B
increased prices
C
decreased competition
D
decreased prices
10

Which of the following statements about biofuels is true?

A
Biofuels are composed of 100% renewable materials.
B
Algae is the leading source of biofuels.
C
Energy processing from corn biofuels is not energy efficient.
D
Corn is the only source of biofuels.
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The nuclear accident at Chernobyl was _______ than the accident at Three Mile Island.

A
more devastating
B
less devastating
C
equally devastating
D
less publicized
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Which of the following statements about energy resource availability is true?

A
Nonrenewable energy sources will be completely used within 10 years.
B
Nonrenewable energy sources are readily available in all countries.
C
The exact amount of nonrenewable energy resources is not currently known.
D
All of the above are true.
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Explain why resource availability and allocation are an important concern for governments.

Answer:

Resource availability and allocation matter to governments because resources are limited, unevenly distributed, and essential to people, businesses, and public services. Governments must plan for reliable access, manage shortages and competing demands, and balance economic needs with conservation and environmental protection. Their decisions can also affect prices, trade dependence, and national security.

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Cyanobacteria have been genetically modified to produce _______.

A
oil
B
natural gas
C
isobutanol
D
none of the above
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Fossil fuel dependence is associated with _______.

A
environmental consequences
B
economic consequences
C
development hindrances
D
all of the above

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