1.2 Resources and Scarcity

Question 1

According to Governor Scott, why is protecting Florida’s environment important?

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to support the state’s business interests

Question 2

✔ insufficient windstormy windunpredictable wind

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✔ insufficient wind; Large-scale wind energy is not currently available in Florida because of .: insufficient wind; Small-scale wind installations and wind farms may become possible in Florida with .: advances in technology

Question 3

✔ advances in technologyimproved placementmore hurricanes

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✔ advances in technology

Question 4

dangerous pathogensenergy consumption✔ greenhouse gas emissions

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✔ greenhouse gas emissions; Methane emissions account for 7% of Florida’s .: greenhouse gas emissions; Methane from Florida’s livestock is being used to generate clean .: electricity

Question 5

✔ electricitygasolinetechnologies

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✔ electricity

Question 6

What is the governor’s message in this letter to the public?

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He will strive to balance business interests and environmental interests.

Question 7

Which renewable energy resources are currently in use in Florida and will likely continue to grow in the future? Check all that apply.biofuelcoalgasolinesolar wind

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biofuel; solar

Question 8

According to the article, which plants and crops have Florida initiatives used to develop biomass energy? Check all that apply.algaecitruscornsugarcanesweet sorghumtrees

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algae; sugarcane; sweet sorghum; trees

Question 9

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Methane emissions account for 7% of Florida’s .: greenhouse gas emissions; Methane from Florida’s livestock is being used to generate clean .: electricity

Question 10

helps businesses allocate resources for their best and most productive uses.

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Value

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