<span>D. Loneliness is inversely related to competence in communication.</span>
One major way in which <span>industrialization affected the way people lived in the United States was that it increased the standard of living for many--since many more people were able to find employment in factories--which raised their income substantially. </span>
The Inflation Theory is the most recent theory that upholds the big bang theory, but suggests a sudden expansion after the bang.
Reduced dependence on nonrenewable resources
Our dependence on fossil fuels has actually increased dramatically as more and more people own vehicles. Vehicles are becoming more efficient, but with so many on the road at once, we're burning through our nonrenewable resources fast. It may not happen on our lifetimes, but we'll run out eventually and unless we find a better source of energy by then, we'll be in a bad situation.