Solar Energy Is Considered by Many to Be the Energy

question 11

Essay

Solar energy is considered by many to be the energy of the future. A recent survey was taken to compare thecost of solar energy to the cost of gas or electric energy. Results of the survey revealed that the distribution ofthe amount of the monthly utility bill of a 3-bedroom house using gas or electric energy had a mean of $119and a standard deviation of $14. Assuming the distribution is mound-shaped and symmetric, would youexpect to see a 3-bedroom house using gas or electric energy with a monthly utility bill of $203.00? Explain.

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Definitions:

Homoplasy

The occurrence of similar traits in different species not due to common ancestry, often resulting from convergent evolution or evolutionary reversals.

Descendants

The offspring or later generations stemming from a particular ancestor or ancestral group.

Adaptation

The process by which a species becomes better suited to its environment through genetic changes that promote survival and reproduction.

New Environment

A new environment refers to a different or changed habitat or setting in which an organism finds itself, potentially requiring adaptation for survival.