It Has Been Suggested That Global Warming Could Be Halted

question 42

Multiple Choice

It has been suggested that global warming could be halted by fertilizing the oceans to increase the growth of algae. How might this affect the greenhouse effect?

• A) Algal photosynthesis would use up more CO₂, which traps heat.
• B) Algal photosynthesis would produce more O₂, which blocks light.
• C) Algal photosynthesis would be inhibited by the addition of fertilizer.
• D) Algae photosynthesis would use heat in place of photons.

Grasp the significance of ethnocentrism in group dynamics.

Identify the factors that predict involvement in group activities.

Analyze the effects of relative deprivation on social unrest.

Understand the dynamics of intergroup relations and conflict, including the effects of competition for resources.

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Definitions:

Craft Unions

Labor unions that represent workers specialized in particular crafts or trades, focusing on skills and qualifications rather than the industry or sector.

Elasticity of Demand

A measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good responds to a change in the price of that good, with all other factors being held constant.

Immigration

The act of moving to a new country or region with the intention of settling there.

Wage Earnings

Income received by an individual in return for labor or services performed, usually calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.