Which of the Following Actions Would Probably Not Encourage Efficiency

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would probably not encourage efficiency and recycling programs?

• A)discontinue energy and water subsidies to industries when they are processing raw materials
• B)discontinue subsidies that favor the extraction of raw materials
• C)consumers asking for and buying products made from recycled products
• D)charging a surcharge on materials when purchased that is redeemable when the consumer recycles the product
• E)discontinue subsidies that favor the extraction of raw materials and consumers asking for and buying products made from recycled products are correct because industries do not receive water and energy subsidies

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Definitions:

P Orbital

A type of atomic orbital that has a dumbbell shape and can hold up to two electrons, with orientations along the x, y, and z axes.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Orbital

A region around an atomic nucleus where an electron is likely to be found with a high probability.

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for respiration in living organisms and combustion processes.