Which of the Following Might Be Viewed as an Environmental

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might be viewed as an environmental "downside" to the extraction of geothermal energy?

• A) release of carbon dioxide
• B) release of hydrogen sulfides
• C) triggering of small earthquakes
• D) lack of groundwater recharge
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Null Hypotheses

Postulates that assume no variance between specified variables in a study, used for statistical testing.

Research Hypotheses

Statements made by researchers that predict a relationship between two or more variables.

Total Sample Size

The aggregate number of observations or data points collected in a study.

F Value

A ratio used in ANOVA to determine whether the group means are from populations with the same mean; a higher F value indicates a more significant difference.