Natural Resources

The graph shows that the world’s coal reserves are

• Disappearing

• Evenly distributed

• Not measurable

• Unevenly Distributed

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The higher coal reserves in Asia and Oceania are most likely the result of

• Consistent Climate

• Geological processes

• Intense Sunlight

• Surface runoff

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Wind energy is

• Inconsistent

• Consistent

• Uniformly available

• Not uniformly available

In which area of this volcanic site is the most iron ore likely to be found?

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Oil-rich countries in the Middle East cover about 4% of Earth’s total land area but possess about 48% of the world’s known oil reserves. What is the main reason for the high concentration of reserves in this part of the world?

• geological processes

• population growth

• technology advancements

• weather conditions

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What would geologists expect to find around the hydrothermal vent?

• diverse marine life

• metal ore deposits

• a hydroelectric dam

• large reserves of coal

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Soil erosion is the wearing down of soil. This map provides data on the rate of soil erosion in the United States for a given year. What trend does the map show?

• Soil erosion rates are high across the United States.

• Soil erosion rates are low across the United States.

• Soil erosion rates are uniform across the United States.

• Soil erosion rates vary across the United States.

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The graph shows global iron ore distribution in 2014. Which statement is a scientifically sound conclusion to draw from this data?

• Geological processes caused iron ore distribution to be similar across the globe.

• Australia has more favorable geological processes for iron ore production than the United States.

• Brazil is more efficient at iron ore mining than the United States.

• Canada has as many iron ore reserves as Australia, but Canada’s reserves haven’t yet been mined

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The dots on the map represent deep, underground hydrothermal resources in the United States. Why do more hydrothermal resources exist in the western regions of the United States?

• Geological processes contributed to the formation of vents in that region

• Western states experience more wildfires than eastern states.

• The western region has far fewer trees, leading to higher wind production.

• Lack of groundwater and extended drought has reduced the number of vents.

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A team of conservation scientists worked on the project shown in the image. Why is this project necessary at this location?

• Soil erosion rates are high.

• Droughts are common.

• Deforestation is problematic.

• Metal ore is not readily available.

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