Although photovoltaic electricity as a power source is cleaner than burning fossil fuels, the problem with this electricity is that it ________
A) cannot be stored easily in large quantities for use when and where it is needed
B) is less efficient than fossil fuels
C) is dangerous if stored too long
D) will be replaced shortly with other sources of power for homes
E) is not sufficiently understood
A
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If trees are removed from a streamside, the water is likely to become warmer.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The World Bank ________
A) regulates U.S. environmental administrative agencies B) assists U.S. corporations to circumvent foreign nations' environmental laws C) is a major source of funds for global economic development D) is a U.S. NGO that funds any project that may affect global environment E) mandates that environmental law preempt all other federal laws
How is the development of capitalism in northwest Europe related to Protestantism, at least according to Max Weber?
A) Building new Lutheran churches required congregations to invest money in banks. B) Protestant faiths were often spread by merchant classes who were based in Italy. C) Often traders in Europe would only do business with Protestants. D) Protestants were likely to save money, delay gratification, and see material success as God's grace. E) Leaders of these new branches of Christianity would supply dry (non-alcoholic) areas of Europe with liquor, circumventing official trade barriers.
Formation of new organic matter through photosynthesis by autotrophs is referred to as:
a. net production. b. gross production. c. secondary production. d. primary production.