Practice Unintended Consequences Of Technological Solutions (5.6.3)

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Question 1.
What is one example of an unintended consequence of biofuels?
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Think about what happens when land is used for agriculture.
Question 2.
Define biofuels in your own words.
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Consider what materials can be used to create biofuels.
3Question 3.
What is one intended benefit of biofuels?
- They reduce carbon emissions.
- They increase fossil fuel production.
- They cause deforestation.
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Focus on why they were created.
4Question 4.
True or False: All technological solutions have only positive outcomes.
- True
- False
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Remember the discussion on biofuels.
Question 5.
Propose a new technological solution aimed at reducing carbon emissions, and identify potential unintended consequences.
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Consider the lifecycle of the proposed technology.
Question 6.
Evaluate the decision to adopt a new green technology in your community against potential ecological risks it may present.
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Identify both sides of the argument.

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