Explain why California is so prominent in the use of renewable energy sources
What will be an ideal response?
California has a Mediterranean climate and has a comparatively large number of
days of sunlight. It is also home to many natural wonders. This latter point has convinced
many Californians that nature is worth protecting, while the natural resources available made
it relatively easy to implement renewables.
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A. 1000 kcal B. 1100 kcal C. 1300 kcal D. 1500 kcal E. 1600 kcal
When a pair of 1-ohm resistors are connected in series, their equivalent (combined) resistance is 2 ohms, and when connected in parallel is
A) ½ ohm. B) none of the above C) also 2 ohms.
In beta-minus decay
A) a proton is emitted. B) a neutron is emitted. C) an electron is emitted. D) an electron decays into another particle. E) a proton is transformed into a neutron.
Efforts to curb climate change need to be done on a global scale. There is no "one-size fits all", but efforts must include
A) education, mitigation—preventative measures of reducing CO2 and the shift to cleaner energy sources, and adaptation—reducing society's vulnerability to climate change. B) more data and research to see if global warming is a real threat. C) global government cooperation to understand the impacts of global warming. D) increased reliance on solar energy coupled with terrestrial radiation.