Question

4.3.2 quiz: energy technology trade - offs
based on the graph, which two statements about human use of natural
resources are most likely true?
a. resource use by humans is about the same now as it was 150
years ago.
b. resource use by humans is steadily decreasing over time.
c. resource use by humans is much higher now than it was 200
years ago.
d. resource use by humans will be higher in 20 years than it is now.

Explanation:

• Option A: The graph shows an upward trend, so resource use now is not the same as 150 years ago.
• Option B: The graph shows an upward trend, not a decreasing one.
• Option C: Comparing 2010 (now in the context of the graph's time frame) with 1804 (200 years ago), the value is higher.
• Option D: The graph's upward trend suggests future higher resource use.

Answer:

C. Resource use by humans is much higher now than it was 200 years ago.
D. Resource use by humans will be higher in 20 years than it is now.