As Part of Its Proposal to Win the 2012 Olympics,London

question 292

Multiple Choice

As part of its proposal to win the 2012 Olympics,London developed a carbon offset plan to reduce the Games' impact on the environment.In 2011,the organizers decided to drop this plan to reduce emissions.We can conclude that

• A) the marginal cost of reducing emissions exceeded the marginal benefits of reducing emissions.
• B) the organizers are not making a rational decision.
• C) the organizers are ignoring a sunk cost.
• D) there are no incentives to reduce carbon emissions.
• E) it is difficult to calculate the cost of reducing emissions.

Identify geological features that indicate changes in sea level.

Comprehend the contribution of ice melt to sea level rise.

Recognize techniques and measures to address shoreline erosion and hazards.

Understand the role of seafloor spreading in oceanic processes.

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Definitions:

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