A large amount of air pollution is attributed to manufacturing. Some would argue that it is not technologically possible, or economically efficient, to eliminate this pollution. How would you respond to this argument?
What will be an ideal response?
Student answers will vary. Arguments should include the eventual economic cost of illnesses and loss of materials and infrastructure associated with pollution, which many times are not considered in the "economic" argument.
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A. Doppler radar B. radiosonde C. aerovane D. wind psychrometer
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following is true when comparing two electrons which are in different shells of an atom?
A) The electron in the higher numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is easier to remove. B) The electron in the higher numbered shell is closer to the nucleus and is harder to remove. C) The electron in the higher numbered shell is further from the nucleus and is easier to remove. D) The electron in the higher numbered shell is further from the nucleus and is harder to remove.
The process that breaks down rock at the Earth's surface through disintegration of rocks into mineral particles or dissolving it into water is known as
A) landmass denudation. B) weathering. C) erosion. D) deposition. E) mass movement.