The greenhouse effect occurs when
a. the burning of fossil fuels releases too much carbon dioxide into the air, causing the earth's climate to warm.
b. the overuse of water from the Edwards and Ogallala aquifers threatens access to water in the future.
c. photosynthesis in plants causes the growth of dangerous algae, threatening the life of fish and other water animals.
d. overreliance on wind energy causes the average temperature to rise downwind of the wind farms.
e. coal burning plants in Mexico cause air pollution to drift into Texas.
A
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All of the following are criticism raised against the primary system except.
In the case of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), the benefits
A) vary widely from state to state. B) vary only slightly among the states. C) are the same in all 50 states. D) are federally mandated to differ within only a small band of variation. E) are not subject to any federal regulations.
Which of the following is a way of conceiving of net public debt?
A. The total amount owed by all individuals, corporations, and governments in the United States B. The total amount owed by the federal government to individuals, businesses, and foreigners C. Percentage of the gross national product D. Money not available for private use E. The total amount of all interagency borrowings within the government
Which president's use of government policy as economic stimulus ushered in the modern era of U.S. government fiscal policy?
A. Woodrow Wilson B. Franklin Roosevelt C. Thomas Jefferson D. William Clinton E. Lyndon Johnson