One proposal to counter the "Greenhouse effect" caused by the depletion of the
earth's protective ozone layer is to orbit 50,000 huge 39-mile square sunshine reflecting
mirror's into the stratosphere. The mirrors will deflect enough of the sun's rays to offset
global warming. If successful, we can continue to burn fossil fuels as usual.
What will be an ideal response?
(Causal conclusion. The argument maintains that the mirrors will interfere with
global warming by causing sunlight to be reflected from the earth. The argument
does not provide any evidence but seems to assume that reflection of the sun's rays is
correlatable with decrease in heat absorption. The method of concomitant variation
is presupposed. The problem is that we do not know whether 50,000 such mirrors
will be sufficient to counteract the warming.)
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A. pursuing our individual self-interests. B. active membership in society. C. promoting global capitalism. D. a life of self-sacrifice.
?Which of the following is the best description of a pressure switch designated NC?
A. ?It is held closed during normal pressure conditions. B. ?It is held closed during extreme low-pressure conditions. C. ?It is held closed during extreme high-pressure conditions. D. ?It is held open during extreme high-pressure conditions.
Some critics believe that "competition is not a good" because trying to do well and trying to beat others are two different things
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is not an actual ethical theory?
A) consequentialism B) deontology C) utilitarianism D) principalism