Describe how affluence contributes to environmental impact.
What will be an ideal response?
Data shows that in general, individuals and societies tend to consume and use more resources as their affluence and sense of wellbeing increase. The reasons for this increase include the desire for more conveniences (wants vs needs), social prestige and sometimes greed. It can also be argued that more resources are usually needed to maintain the systems that generated affluence in the first place.
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A) Access to services will be easier. B) Space will be quieter. C) Housekeeping will be easier. D) Eliminating the ceiling will be cheaper.
Using a sketch, explain the difference between a roof truss and a floor truss. In which situations will you consider the use of wood floor trusses?
What will be an ideal response?
What are some specific ways to combat root rot?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) Freewheeling engine design B) Undersquared engine C) In-block cam engine D) Interference engine design