Use the figure above to answer the following question
-This bar graph tells us that _______________.
A) if consumption rates on all metals rise, the price should come down
B) using current technology, the prices of lead and zinc will decline in the next century
C) metals are renewable resources
D) at current rates of consumption, most metals will become scarcer and costlier
E) all the metals will be available at current prices for between 100-400 years

Question

Use the figure above to answer the following question
-This bar graph tells us that _______________.
A) if consumption rates on all metals rise, the price should come down 
B) using current technology, the prices of lead and zinc will decline in the next century 
C) metals are renewable resources 
D) at current rates of consumption, most metals will become scarcer and costlier 
E) all the metals will be available at current prices for between 100-400 years

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The bar graph shows the estimated years of remaining metal reserves based on current consumption rates, with the majority of metals having less than 100 years left. This suggests that if consumption rates continue at their current pace, most metals will become scarcer and costlier in the future.

Use the Figure Above to Answer the Following Question