Despite the Appearance of Being a Clean Source of Energy

question 18

Multiple Choice

Despite the appearance of being a clean source of energy, the generation of electricity can have negative impacts on the environment. Which of the following is not an environmental impact from the primary energy sources?

• A) Degradation of land through mining
• B) Pollution of water and air from burning fossil fuels
• C) Destruction of the protective ozone layer
• D) Thermal pollution
• E) Generation of hazardous wastes

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Definitions:

Culture

The total of everything in our social environment that we learn through socialization, that is passed down from one generation to the next, and that continues to change throughout our lives.

Social Environment

The social environment refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the culture that the individual is educated or lives in, and the people and institutions with whom they interact.

Customs And Traditions

The collective habits, practices, ceremonies, and rituals that are handed down within a culture, reflecting the values, beliefs, and history of a community.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and behaviors appropriate to their society.