A weather scientist might feel that "Helium-filled balloons consume a resource that could be better used." This response reflects the concern that helium, once released into the atmosphere, cannot be recovered and could be utilized for more scientifically important applications, such as weather monitoring.
Helium is most known for its uses in floating balloons, but it has many scientific applications, such as preparing NASA rockets, testing aircraft in wind tunnels, and lifting weather monitoring equipment into the upper atmosphere. However, once released into the atmosphere, helium cannot be recovered. pick one
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How might a weather scientist feel about the market for helium-filled balloons?
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Those that make helium-filled balloons educate the public about the uses of helium.
Those that make helium-filled balloons educate the public about the uses of helium.
Helium-filled balloons consume a resource that could be better used.
Helium-filled balloons consume a resource that could be better used.
Helium-filled balloons increase the profits of helium-holding organizations.
Helium-filled balloons increase the profits of helium-holding organizations.
Helium-filled balloons create a motivation for mining companies to find helium pockets
Helium-filled balloons create a motivation for mining companies to find helium pockets
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