Case Study: The North American Resource Paradox and Global Inter

What is the paradox presented in the North American resource context?

• Rich in natural resources but high consumption rates

• High consumption rates but low resource availability

• Rich in natural resources and low consumption rates

• Low consumption rates and low resource availability

Which energy sources are mentioned as part of North America's power grid?

• Fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources

• Only renewable sources

• Only fossil fuels

• Only nuclear energy

What is a significant consequence of North America's high resource consumption?

• Increased global environmental strain and social inequities

• Decreased global environmental strain

• Improved global social equity

• Reduced global greenhouse gas emissions

How does the United States' energy dependency on Canada highlight North American energy systems?

• It shows the interconnected nature of the systems

• It shows the independence of the systems

• It shows the inefficiency of the systems

• It shows the isolation of the systems

What is a major environmental risk associated with the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels?

• Air pollution and habitat destruction

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved air quality

• Reduced habitat destruction

What role does North America play in global greenhouse gas emissions?

• It contributes significantly to climate change

• It has no impact on climate change

• It reduces global greenhouse gas emissions

• It is the sole contributor to climate change

What is essential for mitigating North America's environmental impact according to the passage?

• Development and implementation of sustainable practices

• Increased fossil fuel consumption

• Isolation from global trade

• Reduction in renewable energy adoption