Question

23. Which of the following design solutions would be most effective in reducing the environmental impact of fossil fuel extraction?(1 point)

Responses

Expanding coal power plants

Increasing regulations on mining practices to reduce habitat destruction

Developing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to increase greenhouse gas emissions

Implementing old drilling technologies to maximize groundwater contamination

Answer 1

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Increasing regulations on mining practices to reduce habitat destruction

Answer 2

24. What is a potential drawback of relying solely on nuclear energy as a solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?(1 point)

Responses

Nuclear power plants produce carbon dioxide

Nuclear energy is intermittent and dependent on weather conditions.

Nuclear fuel extraction contributes to habitat destruction and biodiversity loss.

Nuclear accidents pose significant safety risks to human health and the environment.

Answer 3

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Nuclear accidents pose significant safety risks to human health and the environment.

Answer 4

25. How does deforestation contribute to the loss of biodiversity and affect the sustainability of human populations?(1 point)

Responses

Deforestation increases forest cover, providing more opportunities for wildlife conservation.

Deforestation destroys habitats, leading to the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services crucial for human survival.

Deforestation reduces carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, leading to climate stabilization.

Deforestation promotes soil erosion, enhancing agricultural productivity and food security.

Answer 5

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Deforestation destroys habitats, leading to the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services crucial for human survival.