When LeMessurier Realized in the Summer of 1978 That the Citicorp

question 6

Multiple Choice

When LeMessurier realized in the summer of 1978 that the Citicorp tower could collapse in a moderate storm, he knew he had to act fast. Which of the following actions did LeMessurier take?

• A) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and sent out a prerelease that correctly described the problem caused by strong winds.
• B) He informed the building's owner about the problem, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and sent out a prerelease that correctly described the problem caused by strong winds.
• C) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, and hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7.
• D) He informed the building's owner about the problem, contacted the City of New York, hired a team of weather forecasters to monitor the weather 24/7, and wrote a letter to the National Society for Professional Engineers.

Understand the factors influencing prenatal development and identify teratogens.

Recognize the benefits and limitations of various research designs in developmental psychology.

Understand the role of genetics in determining sex and its implications for prenatal development.

Comprehend the significance of environmental influences on physical development.

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Definitions:

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change, affecting air, water, and soil quality.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

A technique used to assess the environmental impacts associated with all the stages of a product's life from raw material extraction through materials processing, manufacture, distribution, use, repair and maintenance, and disposal or recycling.

Cradle to Grave

Considering all stages of a product's life cycle, from raw material extraction (cradle) to disposal or recycling (grave).

Renewable Energy

Energy generated from natural processes that are continuously replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water flow.