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Determine whether each of the statements below is true or false.



1

Fossil fuel reserves are limited.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

In the United States, energy efficiency has increased dramatically since the 1970's.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

In the United States, the demand for energy has increased dramatically since the 1970's.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

In the United States, reserves of petroleum have increased since the 1970's.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

The estimate global reserves of petroleum are about 1 trillion barrels.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

Given present consumption rates, the known reserves of petroleum will last 40-50 years.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

The world is increasingly reliant on nuclear energy.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

The United States has very limited reserves of fossil fuels.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

Natural gas is a fossil fuel.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

United States consumption of oil is declining.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
11

Oil extraction processes have few environmental impacts.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
12

Metal mining operations can negatively impact water resources.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
13

The United States is a world leader in copper production.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
14

Open pit mines are more environmentally friendly than underground mines.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
15

Mine waste often weathers chemically releasing highly acidic water to the environment.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
16

The United States is the largest consumer of fossil fuels in the world.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
17

The United States is the largest producer of agricultural products (food) in the world.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
18

Much of the energy consumption in the United States goes toward food production.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
19

The quantity of resources worldwide is increasing.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20

With respect to geologic resources, things are pretty bad.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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