Scientists are also looking for ways to produce charcoal for heating and cooking without cutting down trees. Current research is focusing on a way to make charcoal from the fibers from ____.
A. hemp
B. kenaf
C. bagasse
D. rice straw
E. soybean plant waste
Answer: C
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a. use a drip system in your garden b. use a low-flow shower head c. use native plants in your landscaping that do not require a lot of extra water d. install a water-saving toilet tank e. use grey water to water your houseplants
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A. in the spiral rain band B. in the eye C. in the anvils D. in the eyewall
A tipping-bucket rain gauge measures rainfall by [INSERT FIGURE 7-25B. NO CAPTION]
A) measuring the volume of the water that spills out of the buckets B) counting the number of time the bucket tips over C) collecting the water that spills out of only one of the two buckets D) weighing the rainwater that spills out of the buckets
A drawback to implementing environmental taxes and fees is that it ____.
A. penalizes low-income groups unless safety nets are provided B. helps bring about full-cost pricing C. encourages businesses to develop environmentally beneficial goods D. is easily administered by existing tax agencies E. introduces environmentally beneficial technologies