Practice - Unintended Consequences of Technological Solutions
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Practice Questions
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What is one example of an unintended consequence of biofuels?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when land is used for agriculture.
Define biofuels in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials can be used to create biofuels.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is one intended benefit of biofuels?
💡 Hint: Focus on why they were created.
True or False: All technological solutions have only positive outcomes.
💡 Hint: Remember the discussion on biofuels.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a new technological solution aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and identify potential unintended consequences.
💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle of the proposed technology.
Evaluate the decision to adopt a new green technology in your community against potential ecological risks it may present.
💡 Hint: Identify both sides of the argument.
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