Author Question: The acceptance of global energy change is difficult because fossil fuels power most of the world ... (Read 106 times)

rayancarla1 · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

The acceptance of global energy change is difficult because fossil fuels power most of the world
economies. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Human demands and pressures have surpassed Earth's ability to regenerate resources. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

atrochim · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
There are many countries that depend on the selling and buying of fossil fuels. When the entire world
is driven by the power of fossil fuels, it is difficult to diminish their use. Information can be found in
the section Human Activity is Causing Global Oceanic Change.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
This has been true since at least the early 1980s. Our demand exceeds Earth's replacement capacity by
20 percent. Information can be found in the section An Introduction to Marine Environmental Issues.