When the Government Attempts to Reduce the Noise from Airplanes

question 105

Multiple Choice

When the government attempts to reduce the noise from airplanes by restricting the noise level from a jet engine to less than 50 decibels,it is using a(n) :

• A)environmental standard.
• B)emissions tax.
• C)Pigouvian tax.
• D)tradable emissions permit.

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Definitions:

Word Superiority Effect

A phenomenon where letters are more easily recognized and processed in the context of a word than as isolated letters or in non-words.

Screen

To examine or evaluate something or someone in order to identify certain characteristics, often used in contexts such as medical screening or selection processes.

Letters

Characters that are used in an alphabet to represent sounds and form words.

Word Superiority Effect

A phenomenon in cognitive psychology that people have better recognition of letters presented within words as opposed to isolated letters or letters within non-words.