Question

question 8 of 33
how can we address the growing scarcity of common minerals as the human population grows?
a. construct more and larger landfills.
b. find uses for more plentiful minerals.
c. use more energy to locate existing minerals.
d. move human communities to uninhabited areas.

Explanation:

Constructing more landfills (A) doesn't solve mineral scarcity. Using more energy to locate existing minerals (C) is costly and doesn't address long - term scarcity. Moving human communities (D) is not a practical solution for mineral scarcity. Finding uses for more plentiful minerals (B) can reduce demand for scarce ones.

Answer:

B. Find uses for more plentiful minerals.