The massive growth in production of biofuels is having a signifi cant impact on the availability of low-cost foodstuff s for less developed nations. Research the issue of fuel produced from bio-sources and the impact that the production has on the availability and cost of crops in the developing world.
What will be an ideal response?
Approximately 30 percent of the U.S. production of corn may be used for the production of ethanol by 2012. Simultaneously, worldwide corn production is expected to exceed 800,000 million tons in 2010. This demand growth is causing food prices to rise. Some fear that corn used for ethanol production will affect corn’s worldwide price and availability. Farmers are saying that is not the case, and they will grow more corn to meet the demand. Economists
disagree and say food prices could rise in the Third World to the point where starvation is inevitable.
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Match each item with a statement below.
A. Works with the remainder of the organization to assist in the recovery of nontechnology functions. B. Works to reestablish functions by repairing or replacing damaged or destroyed components. C. Expected to quickly assess the recoverability of data from systems on site and then make recommendations to the management team as to whether off-site data recovery is needed D. Can work from preauthorized purchase orders to quickly order replacement equipment, applications, and services, as the individual teams work to restore recoverable systems E. Interfaces with upper management, law enforcement, the press, etc. F. Consists of the individuals responsible for providing any needed supplies, space, materials, food, services, or facilities at the primary site G. Works with the remainder of the organization to assist in the recovery of nontechnology functions H. Works to recover physical computing assets that might be usable I. Coordinates all disaster recovery efforts
The distance from the center to the circumference of a circle is called:
a. radius b. diameter c. circumference d. tangent
Define the term expected progeny difference (EPD), and explain how it should be used.
What will be an ideal response?
The exhibitor must know where the _____ is at all times in order to be in the correct position.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).