Several Automakers Have Recently Come Out with Hybrid Engines, Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

Several automakers have recently come out with hybrid engines, which rely partially on gasoline and partially on electricity. Such innovations are examples of solving environmental problems by __________.

• A) improving technology
• B) adopting a sustainable lifestyle
• C) raising awareness of the problem
• D) eliminating our reliance on fossil fuels entirely

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Definitions:

Treaty of Paris

An agreement signed in 1783 that ended the American Revolutionary War, recognizing American independence from Britain, or, in a different context, the 1898 treaty that ended the Spanish-American War and involved Spain ceding territories to the United States.

Mississippi River

The longest river in North America, flowing approximately 2,340 miles from its source in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and serving as a vital waterway for the transport of goods and services.

Thomas Paine's Common Sense

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Military Strategist

An individual, often a military officer, skilled in planning and directing large-scale military operations and campaigns.