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Science and Society Answers

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Thalia is interested in purchasing a hybrid car. Which finding would most likely convince her to make the purchase?

A
using a battery that contains metals
B
finding few battery charging stations in her area
C
reducing waste generation by recycling batteries
D
releasing more greenhouse gas emissions into the air
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Which statement describes an adaptation in a cultural practice resulting from scientific influences?

A
People drive gas-operated cars despite the benefits of hybrid vehicles.
B
People keep their old cell phones to save money rather than buy new ones.
C
People purchase solar panels after reading about the effects of burning coal.
D
People still text and drive after hearing about the benefits of hands-free devices.
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Several lawmakers argue that constructing coal plants is a necessity. Which statement describes scientific evidence people can use to disagree with the lawmakers’ claim?

A
Burning fossil fuels increases greenhouse gas emissions.
B
Coal mining creates many kinds of jobs.
C
Energy production rates are the highest with the use of coal plants.
D
Forests are destroyed as storage facilities for electricity are constructed.
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Which statement describes a scientific study about fossil fuels that is related to politics?

A
Scientists report a cost savings related to using new wind farm methods.
B
Scientists describe the cultural shift following the invention of electric cars.
C
Scientists predict the number of homes that will use solar energy in the future.
D
Scientists compare energy production rates between coal and solar technology.
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Which is one way that wireless technology has affected society?8307-01-10-03

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Many cities have laws that accommodate cell phone use while driving.
B
Communities educate the public about the dangers of texting and driving.
C
Drivers have fewer distractions to consider when driving on the road.
D
States use existing driving laws as the technologies for handheld devices improve.
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Which statement describes a governmental importance of the Clean Air Act?

A
Lawmakers can fight for more funding to help researchers.
B
Lawmakers can find ways to decrease the use of solar energy.
C
Lawmakers can direct governmental spending toward oil fracking.
D
Lawmakers can evaluate ways to create more jobs by building coal plants.
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Scientists discover a new, efficient way to extract oil. Which statement describes one way this discovery will most likely affect society?

A
Global warming will decrease.
B
People will pay more at the gas pump.
C
Crops will be damaged from acid rain.
D
More people will purchase electric cars.
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Which statement describes what some people might consider a benefit of wireless technology?

A
Micah interacts with people to play video games.
B
Nadia pays a monthly fee to have high-speed internet for her tablet.
C
Luca relies on a printed store receipt instead of the emailed version.
D
Quinn watches television for hours while her friends spend time together.
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Which study most likely causes controversy in society?

A
Scientists observe the behavior of a cloned animal.
B
Scientists discover a natural method to improve plant growth.
C
Scientists report a new therapy used to treat heart disease.
D
Scientists examine the contribution of wind erosion to landslides.
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Scientists discover a cholera outbreak. What is one way that the national government will most likely respond following this outbreak?

A
Lawmakers will propose that there are fewer rules under the established Clean Water Act.
B
Multiple agencies will collaborate to construct initiatives to globally promote clean water use.
C
Federal agencies will increase current fines for noncompliance of public water treatment.
D
Water treatment plants will receive federal fines if protocols include chlorine to treat public drinking water.

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