Question detail

What is one way to supplement finite resources?

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MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water

Question

A. Using synthetic products
B. Increasing consumption of natural resources
C. Reducing recycling efforts
D. Ignoring alternative materials

Answer

The correct option is Using synthetic products. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain how finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials in the subtopic Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development.

Explanation

The correct option is Using synthetic products. Using synthetic products is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain how finite resources from the Earth, oceans and atmosphere can be processed to provide energy and materials. This belongs to the subtopic Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development within Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Using the Earth's resources and sustainable development.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Finite Resources

Students often confuse finite resources with renewable resources, thinking they can be replenished quickly.

Clarify that finite resources are limited and cannot be replaced on a human timescale, unlike renewable resources which can be replenished naturally.

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