Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

by Tarbuck, Edward J.; Lutgens, Frederick K.; Tasa, Dennis G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0134074254

ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 23 - Section 23.1 - Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources - Concept Checks - Page 705: 3

Answer

Nonmetallic resources are used in greater quantity than metallic resources.

Work Step by Step

The annual per capita consumption of metallic and nonmetallic resources combined for the United States is 12 tons and of this roughly 97% of resources are nonmetallic.

Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.