What led to the increase in steel consumption seen on the graph? (1 point) Responses More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country. More people started mining steel that are sold outside of the country. More building construction is needed to provide for the needs of people. More building construction is needed to provide for the needs of people. Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers. Steel consumption increased when more people started to use computers. Fossil fuels that became popular depends on steel production.
More building construction is needed to provide for the needs of people.
Which can be excluded from the list of environmental impacts of mining?(1 point) Responses harmful gases are released harmful gases are released sea level is rising sea level is rising habitats are destroyed habitats are destroyed water is polluted
sea level is rising
Which energy source releases the most carbon dioxide?(1 point) Responses solar solar hydroelectric hydroelectric wind wind coal
coal
What happens to infrared radiation released by the Earth if there is an increased level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?(1 point) Responses It is converted to solar energy. It is converted to solar energy. It escapes and cools the atmosphere. It escapes and cools the atmosphere. It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere. It is absorbed and heats the atmosphere. It is converted to carbon dioxide.
