Scientists Have Studied the Impact of Clear Cutting Forests on Erosion

question 15

Multiple Choice

Scientists have studied the impact of clear cutting forests on erosion and waterways. They know that clear cutting will cause erosion and waterways will suffer the impact of sediment loading. Evaluate the situation and choose the statement that best explains how humans may perceive the risks involved.

• A) Since the chance of disaster is low humans will not have biases about this situation.
• B) Although the seriousness of the impact is well known people's judgment may still vary dramatically.
• C) All people understand this situation and will work together on a solution.
• D) Both a and c
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Depreciation Method

A systematic approach used to allocate the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, such as straight-line or declining balance methods.

Units-Of-Activity

A depreciation method that allocates expenses based on the actual usage or activity levels of an asset.

Salvage Value

A projection of an asset's value at the end of its period of functionality.

Depreciation Cost

The systematic allocation of an asset's cost over its useful life to reflect the loss in value over time.