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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 estimated global reserves of petroleum are about 1 trillion barrels.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
Given present consumption rates, the known reserves of oil will last 30-40 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 has one of the largest copper mines in the world.
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 world supply of geologic resources is pretty limited.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
20
Because natural gas is denser than oil it accumulates beneath the oil in the reservoir.
A)True
B)False





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