When we look at the earth and the general distribution of human population, two main factors attract human habitation: moderate climates and access to water.

a. true
b. false


a. true

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a) next to a river in low areas b) near an active fault c) on soils that gently expand when wet d) on gentle slopes away from mountains e) close to, but upwind of, an active volcano

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Sustainable companies such as DIRTT measure success by the triple bottom line, which includes ________, people, and profit

A) planet B) petroleum C) professionalism D) popularity E) prosperity

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Mountains are generally extinct volcanoes.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Can we alleviate the future mineral-resource shortages by reducing consumption rates?

a. Yes. It is the most efficient way to solve the shortage. b. No, because it is even impossible to keep the current consumption rate (the world-wide consumption rate actually increases every year).

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