You Are Concerned About the Environment

question 54

Multiple Choice

You are concerned about the environment. You want to do your part to make the world more sustainable. Your environmental science professor mentions biofuels as an alternative to fossil fuels and that they have a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels. You decide to do more research on biofuels.
-You hear from your professor that the difference between biofuels and fossil fuels is _______.

• A)the time frame in which the fuels are created
• B)that biofuels cannot be locally produced
• C)that biofuels can be used only to produce electricity

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Definitions:

Egoism

A theory that suggests individuals should act in their own self-interest and that this action ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that suggests the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Cognitive Moral Development

A theory by Lawrence Kohlberg that suggests individuals progress through a series of moral reasoning stages.

Ethical Concern

Issues or situations that require individuals or organizations to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right or wrong, based on ethical principles.