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Cards in this guide (15)
Which is a way that society controls science

One way that society controls science is that the government can make certain experiments illegal.

people pass laws to restrict some research

How can you make a potentially renewable resource sustainable

A potentially renewable resource can be made sustainable by managing the use of the resource so it does not run out.

Why is biomass a better alternative to coal

Biomass can be regrown quickly, making it a good alternative to coal.

Which energy source contributes the most to climate change

coal

Why is biomass a better alternative to oil

Biomass is a renewable resource.

What is one of the negative consequences of burning waste

It releases toxic fumes and also contributes to climate change.

What represents a negative impact of technology

production of waste like greenhouse gases

What resources cannot be renewed

Oil

Which is the best way to make resources sustainable

use more solar power

Which promotes sustainability

Encouraging reuse of resources promotes sustainability.

encouraging recycling programs

How is most of the electricity in the United states generated

Fossils fuels

Which substance acts acts as a buffer in natural water

minerals and salts (apex)

How Global warming will increase temperatures through the northern United states what will most likely be the effect on wildlife in this region

They will die unless they are able to move to cooler areas (APEX)

which of the following best describes a solution that contains a buffer

A citric acid is added to the solution but the pH of the solution does not change

which promotes a more sustainable use of resources

decreasing overconsumption. apex

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