L10.3 - Society's Use of Resources

Why has society become more dependent on natural resources such as fossil fuels?

• Only developing countries use energy

• Humans no longer use electricity

• Natural resources are unlimited

• We rely on energy for transportation, homes, hospitals, and industry

How does population growth affect natural resource use?

• It decreases energy demand

• It has no effect on energy consumption

• It only affects renewable resources

• It increases the demand for natural resources worldwide

Why will developing nations increase natural resource use?

• They use no technology

• Their populations are shrinking

• They avoid using electricity

• They build more factories and increase energy needs

Which change could help decrease demand for nonrenewable resources?

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Removing all renewable sources

• Avoiding technology improvements

• Using renewable energy and conserving resources

What is the purpose of Sustainable Development Goal 7?

• Reduce global food supply

• End the use of all energy sources

• Increase fossil fuel consumption

• Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable energy

Which tool helps scientists compare quantities between groups?

• Poems

• Stories

• Paintings

• Graphs

For which type of data is a bar graph most useful?

• Showing time trends

• Showing parts of a whole

• Showing temperature changes

• Comparing different groups with no numerical units

Which sector consumed the most energy in 2018?

• Commercial

• Residential

• Transportation

• Industrial

Which sector consumed the least energy in 2018?

• Transportation

• Residential

• Industrial

• Commercial

What type of graph best represents percentages of a whole?

• Line graph

• Bar graph

• Scatter plot

• Circle graph