Juanita Recently Told Me That 98% of Businesses Emit Toxins

question 13

Multiple Choice

Juanita recently told me that 98% of businesses emit toxins into the environment. I informed her that I thought that number had to be incorrect because not 98% of businesses are manufacturers. She said, hastily, "well that is the figure the EPA is using". Which method of knowing is Juanita relying upon?

• A) Tradition
• B) Expert authority
• C) Intuition and personal experiences
• D) Scientific method

Understand the elements of editing in the writing process.

Estimate the planning time required for a writing project.

Recognize common errors to look for during the proofreading phase.

Identify tools that aid in the efficiency of writing technical documents.

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Definitions:

Cryptorchidism

A condition that occurs in a minority of infants whereby one or both of the testes fail to descend. Also known as undescended testis.

Premature Infants

Babies born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation, often requiring special medical care due to underdeveloped organs.

Testes

The male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and testosterone, located within the scrotum.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that houses and protects the testicles in males, as well as regulates temperature for sperm production.