Practice Unintended Consequences of Technological Solutions - 5.6.3 | 5. Technology and Environment | ICSE Class 11 Environmental Science
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5.6.3 - Unintended Consequences of Technological Solutions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one example of an unintended consequence of biofuels?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when land is used for agriculture.

Question 2

Easy

Define biofuels in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what materials can be used to create biofuels.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one intended benefit of biofuels?

  • They reduce carbon emissions.
  • They increase fossil fuel production.
  • They cause deforestation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on why they were created.

Question 2

True or False: All technological solutions have only positive outcomes.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the discussion on biofuels.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Propose a new technological solution aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and identify potential unintended consequences.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the lifecycle of the proposed technology.

Question 2

Evaluate the decision to adopt a new green technology in your community against potential ecological risks it may present.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify both sides of the argument.

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