Unit 9: Ethics, Moral, and Economics - Test Corrections

What is a cost-benefit analysis primarily used to determine?

• The environmental impact of a project

• Whether or not the project is worth pursuing

• The social implications of development

• The legal requirements for the project

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between direct costs and indirect costs?

• Direct costs are always higher than indirect costs

• Indirect costs are always fixed costs while direct costs change

• Direct costs are related to the project while indirect costs are incurred as a result

• Both types of costs remain constant throughout a project

In municipal development, which is considered a social cost?

• Infrastructure maintenance on drainage systems

• Property tax increase on low-income neighborhood

• Building new roads near the central area of the city

• Installing public utilities in a new mall

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the primary ethical concern regarding food production and GMOs?

• Transportation and sales cost

• Weather impact on crop growth and yield

• Long-term health effects and corporate control

• Farming equipment maintenance and expenses

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Which renewable energy source challenge represents a significant cost-benefit trade-off?

• High maintenance requirements versus high cost

• Limited availability of resources versus less efficiency

• High initial investment versus long-term savings

• Transportation of energy versus overuse of energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What distinguishes ethical beliefs from legal practices in environmental decision-making?

• Ethical beliefs are always legally binding

• Legal practices are always ethically correct

• Ethical beliefs reflect moral principles and legal practices follow formal regulations

• Legal practices reflect moral principles and ethical beliefs follow formal regulations

How does overharvesting primarily impact economic sustainability?

• It increases short-term profits

• It depletes resources

• It creates more jobs

• It improves infrastructure development

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What is the main benefit of non-renewable energy sources compared to renewable ones?

• Lower carbon emissions

• Cheaper maintenance costs

• More reliable and continuous power supply

• Infinite resource availability

In the context of mining operations, which represents a significant ethical consideration?

• Short-term profit margins

• Equipment maintenance costs

• Impact on indigenous land rights

• Transportation logistics

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the primary challenge of implementing green building standards?

• Lack of available materials

• Balancing cost with environmental benefits

• Weather conditions and scheduling

• Construction and labor work force

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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