Author Question: One of the major factors in the acceleration of the exploitation of Earth's resources was the ... (Read 59 times)

K@ · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

One of the major factors in the acceleration of the exploitation of Earth's resources was the increase in
economic activity per person. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Deep sediment layers have a lower proportion of natural gas and oil than the shallower layers. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The increase in the exploitation of Earth's resources began with the 400 human population increase.
The growth of the human population magnified the exploitation when the economic activity per person
rose. Information can be found in the section Marine Resources Are Subject to the Economic Laws of
Supply and Demand.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
The deep sediments are older and hotter than the shallow layers. This tends to cause the deeper layers
to have higher proportions of oil and gas due to favorable conditions. Information can be found in the
section Physical Resources.