Sweden Had to Rescind Its Pledge to Replace Completely Nuclear

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sweden had to rescind its pledge to replace completely nuclear power with renewable energy because __________________

• A)the Copenhagen Conference of 2010 rescinded the Kyoto agreements
• B)the pollution from wind and hydroelectric generators had contaminated groundwater
• C)they found a way to rapidly detoxify nuclear wastes
• D)renewable energy was taking longer to develop than expected
• E)there was a strong public demand to return to fossil fuels

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The degree of freedom and independence an individual or entity has to make choices and decisions without external control.

High Power Distance

A cultural dimension where there is a large gap between those in power and the common people, with a significant level of acceptance of the uneven distribution of power in institutions and organizations.

Authority

The recognized power or right of an individual or entity to make decisions, give orders, and enforce obedience.

Directives

Instructions or orders given by someone in authority, intended to guide or dictate the actions of others.