How has the way people use resources changed over tome

The way people use resources has changed big time. The use of Earth's natural resources has tripled in 40 years and is continuing to grow. Humans use natural resources every day and most resources have become apart of our daily routines. For example, coal, natural gas and oil provide heat, light, and power.

wasn't sure what kind of resources the question was to but this answer is based on natural resource consumption.

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.

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