For the following issue, discuss which source you'd trust more, and give at least one reason why. You may want to add to or otherwise modify our list of sources. And do keep in mind that we are glad our livelihoods do not depend on a general consensus on our rankings.Issue: Do mountain bicycles cause ecological damage when ridden on hiking trails?a. an environmental scientist at the Harvard School of Public Healthb. the chair of the Sierra Club task force for determining club policy on the wilderness use of mountain bicyclesc. a spokesperson for a bicycle manufacturerd. a park ranger from a state park where mountain bicycles have been permitted on hiking trailse. a representative of the Washington Mountain Bike Riders' Association
What will be an ideal response?
Our ranking: (d) = (b) first, then (e) = (c) = (a).
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
During their exploration of Mars, American scientists discover what they label a "stone age" society of humans living in caves just under the surface. The people, who are peace loving and welcoming toward the visitors from earth, have no written language or organized religion. Also, they do not have weapons or a concept of war. Which of the following assessments would a social Darwinist most likely make regarding the morality of this society?
A. They are clearly morally inferior to earth's cultures because their culture is primitive and lacks both technology and a belief in God. B. Because morality is a meaningless concept, this question is also meaningless. C. They are clearly more morally advanced than earth's culture because they are trusting and nonviolent. D. Because culture is the source of morality, their culture cannot be judged as either morally superior or morally inferior to earth's cultures, but simply as different.
Which of the following statements is true of the Nation of Islam?
a. It rejects the idea of an incarnation of God in any human form. c. It believes that white people are by nature good. b. It discards the idea of a new prophet equal to Muhammad. d. It promises that black people who submit to God will rule the world.