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Scientists publish a revised list of dangerous greenhouse gases. Which statement describes an important aspect of this information?

A
It confirms the need for oil fracking to produce energy.
B
It assesses how many coal power plants to add in a community.
C
It supports laws that protect the public from environmental hazards.
D
It leads to new jobs related to searching for innovative ways to use coal.
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Which is one way that wireless technology has affected society?8307-01-10-03

A
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 way that science meets society’s needs?

A
Scientists investigate a new way to clean up spilled oil on land.
B
Scientists develop a procedure to collect water samples for experiments.
C
Scientists fill out an order for chemicals they need to restock in their laboratory.
D
Scientists create a list of materials needed for an investigation about weathered rocks.
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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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A public service announcement is created to encourage people to briefly stop using their wireless devices. Which is a justification for this announcement?

A
decreases the number of people attending local events
B
encourages more states to ban texting while driving
C
has families participating in community-sponsored activities
D
allocates more time to spotting people who are driving while on the phone
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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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Which statement describes a clear and effective example of how science and technology benefit society?

A
Scientific reserach identifies an earthquake fault line, enabling communities to improve disaster preparedness.
B
New oil fracking techniques enhance energy production, but they also contribute to environmental damage, such as groundwater contamination and habitat destruction.
C
Air quality monitoring systems track pollution levels, but significant delays in data reporting make it difficult to implement timely public health policies.
D
Advancements in renewable energy technologies, such as solar panels, provide clean and sustainable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhous gas emissions.
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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 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 technology helps protect the environment?

A
gas-operated scooters
B
solar-powered flashlights
C
plastic-based computer parts
D
coal-driven industrial facilities

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