Question

What led to the passage of the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts? (1 point)
rapid population growth in the United States pressure from industry
passage of a constitutional amendment pressure from activists

Answer 1

How does the development of quaternary industries impact local economies?
(1 point)
Quaternary industries develop in places based on comparative advantage and
draw tourists.
The development of quaternary industries does not impact local economies.
These industries create new types of jobs, but lead to the creation of warehouses and competition for local retail.
Quaternary industries involve the efficient production of food and raw materials, which benefits urban centers.

Answer 2

Which activity is expensive and difficult? (1 point)
throwing a smartphone in a trash can recycling a smartphone
mining rare-earth elements
gaining access to NASA satellite imagery

Answer 3

What are potential challenges that the information economy produces?
(1 point)
data privacy
climate change increased competition spread of disease

Answer 4

Aircraft technology facilitated the development of which of the following?
(1 point)
remote sensing
GPS
Mercator projection maps GIS