Many Scientists Feel That We Are Headed Toward Another Mass

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Essay

Many scientists feel that we are headed toward another mass extinction because of man's actions and our effect on the ecosystem Earth. What have we learned from previous mass extinctions that may provide an idea of the consequences of such a mass extinction? What should man do to try to prevent such an occurrence?

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Definitions:

Ungenerous Person

An individual who is not willing to give or share things, especially money, freely or in a way that shows kindness.

Subjective Utility

An individual's perceived value or satisfaction obtained from choosing a particular action, often used in economic and psychological models of decision making.

Expected Value

Is the predicted value of a variable, calculated as the sum of all possible values each multiplied by the probability of its occurrence.

Service Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties where one agrees to provide a specified service to the other for a payment.