2006-07-11 11:19:41 · 9 answers · asked by themysterious 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
it's impossible to "use" all the water we have. unless it is somehow blasted into orbit or undergoes some strange chemical reaction to become something other than water, we will always have plenty. distillation of it is not that energy intensive.
as far as gas goes, it's possible for us to use all the naturally occuring petroleum that is in underground reservoirs. but most likely before that happens we will be using other forms of energy - even glucose has been used to run engines at this point in time and i can only see plant-based energy as becoming more economically feasible in the future.
2006-07-11 11:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Benjamin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could never use all the water. The problem with water is that it's not where we need it.
Oil and natural gas could be exhausted, but I think the media spin tells a worse story than the truth. If we really knew the reserves, we probably have enough for a long time. The problem now is that much of that oil is in the hands of crazies.
When you think about the human population, it seems like a lot, but really it isn't . I read recently that the weight of all the termites on earth is 10 times the weight of all humans. And that's just termites!
2006-07-11 21:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by Karl the Webmaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humans are not the only animal to inhabit the earth. However, we are the only animal who adapts our planet to suit our needs, instead of adapting to fit our environment. Humans are greedy by nature, and they will not stop taking what they want, until every natural resource is completely consumed. Humans know they have the power to change the world, and power corrupts. Look at our politicians and leaders. What are they doing to conserve resources?
2006-07-12 02:10:07 · answer #3 · answered by metalheart19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot use up water have you seen how much the oceans contain. Gas is something that people will quit using because of the toxic ways it has been used for lately.
But this is not destined to happen, so pay attention to life and you'll understand.
2006-07-11 19:56:11 · answer #4 · answered by littleblanket 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way I'm thinking that we'll come so close to annihilating ourselves, that Jesus and the angels will have to come back here to save us from complete destruction.
2006-07-11 18:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by Jim B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. We will kill each other before then. Like rats packed in a box.
2006-07-11 18:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-11 18:24:16 · answer #7 · answered by kizzez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-11 18:22:53 · answer #8 · answered by cherry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we can't
2006-07-11 18:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by boy_jam_arch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋