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Geologic Maps — Cumulative exam

Question 17 • FHS 2016 TX-Earth and Space Science

Which effects resulted from the development of new technologies, such as installation of solar panels or the use of geothermal energy, to prevent global warming?

Answer
A
economic only
B
social, political and economic
C
social only
D
political only

Explanation

Technologies such as solar panels and geothermal energy reduce reliance on fossil fuels and can help slow global warming. Developing and adopting them affects the economy through investment and jobs, society through changes in energy use, and politics through energy policies and environmental agreements. Therefore, the answer is “social, political and economic.”

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