Question

Which statement most accurately reflects how the Industrial Revolution impacted the use of natural resources? Select all that apply.

A) The invention of the steam engine put an increased demand on the production of coal
B) The production of nonrenewable resources increased as the demand for steam power increased
C) The production of non-renewable resources increased as the demand for new supplies increased
D) The scarcity of nonrenewable resources resulted in the increased emphasis on renewable resources

Answer 1

the increased demand for coal and other natural resources led to the exploitation and depletion of these non-renewable resources