Many developed nations have their economies closely tied to imported fossil fuels. One important consideration is that ________
A) if energy conservation is put into place, the cost of fossil fuels will decrease
B) the economy can be disrupted by the decisions made in fuel exporting nations
C) the economy will only improve if the price of fossil fuels increases
D) if energy conservation is put into place, the cost of fossil fuels will increase
E) as supplies decrease, fossil fuels decline in price
B
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A) Mt. Rainier in the Cascades just north of Mt. St. Helens B) Mauna Loa in Hawaii, on the Big Island of Hawaii near Kilauea C) Mt. Spurr in the Aleutian volcanic arc D) Mt Fujiyama in the Japanese island arc
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A) soil-water use. B) soil-water recharge. C) height of the saturated zone. D) deficit.
Which of the following best describes absolute location?
a. A location anywhere on Earth's surface b. A location 400 kilometers (250 mi) southwest of Chicago c. A location at 40 degrees north latitude and 90 degrees west longitude d. A location at the base of the Rocky Mountains
The waters of the Earth system constitute the:
a. atmosphere. b. lithosphere. c. hydrosphere. d. biosphere.