A geologic understanding of natural resources includes ________ of extraction or usage for water, soil, metallic, non-metallic, and energy resources.
A)the conditions of formation and the environmental impact
B)the economic value and geographic location
C)the size of deposits and cost
D)the current corporate or political objective and most expedient means

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A geologic understanding of natural resources includes understanding the conditions of formation and the environmental impact of extraction or usage. This is important for all types of resources, including water, soil, metallic, non-metallic, and energy resources. Understanding the economic value, geographic location, size of deposits, and cost are also important factors, but they do not provide the same level of understanding as the conditions of formation and environmental impact. The current corporate or political objective and most expedient means should not be the sole factors considered in resource extraction or usage.

A Geologic Understanding of Natural Resources Includes ________ of Extraction