Describe methods that individuals and communities are taking to mitigate against climate change

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, but may include not pre-washing dishes; using energy efficient light bulbs; riding a bike; driving a vehicles with high fuel efficiency standards; using alternative energy sources; becoming politically active, etc. on the individual level. At the community level, there could be more no-till agriculture; better land use planning; tree planting initiatives; carbon trading; etc.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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In what form do aromatic amines exist at physiological pH (pH= 7.4)?

A) largely as neutral molecules B) largely as their conjugate acids C) as a mixture of neutral molecules and their conjugate acid, but with a slight predominance of the conjugate acid D) as a 50/50 mix of neutral molecules and their conjugate acids

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Buying used items at a garage sale is one environmentally friendly approach that represents a form of ________

A) reuse B) WTE disposal C) source reduction D) composting

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The 1:1 clay mineral structure is characteristic of:

a. kaolinite b. chlorite c. montmorillonite d. both a and b

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