You and your learning coach decide to attend a town meeting focused on whether or not to approve the building of a new shopping mall in an area of town that currently has natural wetlands. During the meeting, there is a specific time during which attendees brainstorm possible solutions to limit the negative environmental impacts of the shopping center and help protect the biodiversity of the area. Before the town council can decide whether to approve the building of a shopping mall, they must evaluate each suggested solution. You took the following notes about what each speaker said.

Question

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Question 1
Refer to your notes in the table (above).

1. Which possible solution would have the lowest initial cost?

(1 point)
Responses

renovate an existing mall using recycled materials
renovate an existing mall using recycled materials

build a smaller shopping center
build a smaller shopping center

refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall
refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall

build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town
build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town
Question 2
After the meeting, your learning coach shows you the notes she wrote during the meeting. You decide to add them to your table.

2. Drag each statement to the correct place on the table.

(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
Speaker Possible Solution "Cons" for this Solution "Pros" for this Solution
Response area Response area Response area

Answer 1

To help you with the questions, I'll provide general reasoning based on common environmental and economic principles. However, since I don't have access to the specific notes from the meeting, I'll guide you through what types of responses would typically fit in such contexts.

Question 1:

Which possible solution would have the lowest initial cost?

1. Renovate an existing mall using recycled materials: This could potentially have a lower cost due to not needing to purchase new land or complete new construction.
2. Build a smaller shopping center: This may also be lower cost due to less construction, but still requires new land.
3. Refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall: This does not incur any costs as it stops further activity, but does not involve building.
4. Build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town: This might involve costs related to transportation and new land acquisition.

Based on this reasoning, "Renovate an existing mall using recycled materials" is likely to have the lowest initial cost since it avoids the expenses related to new construction.

Question 2:

For this part, to drag and drop the statements, you would typically fill out the table with the following kinds of responses based on what speakers might discuss:

Speaker’s Possible Solution:

• Renovate an existing mall using recycled materials
• Build a smaller shopping center
• Refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall
• Build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town

"Cons" for this Solution (drawbacks):

• Renovate an existing mall using recycled materials: May require significant time for renovation; existing structure might not be suitable for new types of businesses.
• Build a smaller shopping center: Might not provide enough retail space to attract businesses; could decrease potential tax revenue.
• Refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall: Local economy might suffer without job creation or new retail opportunities.
• Build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town: New construction costs; could lead to increased traffic problems if located poorly.

"Pros" for this Solution (benefits):

• Renovate an existing mall using recycled materials: Reduces waste and promotes sustainable practices; could preserve existing jobs.
• Build a smaller shopping center: Less environmental impact compared to a large mall; can be designed to fit community needs closely.
• Refuse to grant a permit for construction or renovation of a mall: Protects natural wetlands and biodiversity; maintains the ecosystem.
• Build the mall on an area already cleared but on the other side of town: Minimizes direct destruction of natural wetlands; creates jobs and potential economic growth.

After completing these sections, ensure that the speakers and their respective pros and cons align correctly in your table! If you have specific statements from the meeting notes that need to be placed in the table or if there are any particular pros or cons mentioned that you'd like to clarify, feel free to share!