Main Ideas
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Sustainable communities encourage residents to...
Paragraph D-protect their local environment and reduce their impact on the global environment.
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Stands at (paragraph B)
Answer: "is"
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What does the map show?
It shows which countries have renewable energy sources.
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What is one example of how sustainable communities help the environment?
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What are some other ways to reduce traffic?
Paragraph D: Improve public transportation and depend less on cars as in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Environmental problems caused by livestock production can be reduced by...
Paragraph E-moving livestock producers away from the cities.
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Address (paragraph E)
Answer: "deal with, tackle, solve"
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To which of the 8 steps in the reading does the map relate?
It relates to step 3.
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How do livestock production facilities harm the environment?
Paragraph E: animal waste causes water pollution, animals can spread diseases to humans
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What kinds of financial incentives could be introduced for the use of renewable resources?
Paragraph E: In Bangkok, Thailand poultry production ceners within 100km of the city must pay a special tax.
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CFL lightbulbs are good for the environment because they...
Paragraph I: create light with less heat, use 75% less energy, and last 10 times longer than traditional light bulbs.
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Harvesting (paragraph F)
Answer: "gathering, collecting"
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What are two kinds of solar power? Which countries are the top producers of each type?
Solar PV and Solar hot water/heat; Solar PV: Germany, Solar hot water/heat: China
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Which country has the highest usage of CFL bulbs?
Paragraph I: Japan
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What are some other negative effects of forestry logging?
Paragraph J: Can contribute to water pollution, destruction of animal habitat, or soil erosion.
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Certified forests are good for the environment because...
Paragraph J: logging is regulated and carried out in a sustainable way.
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Loggers (paragraph J)
Answer: "people whose job is to cut down trees"
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Which type of renewable energy does Turkey produce? What is its world ranking?
Solar hot water/heat; it's 2nd in the world according to 2008 data.
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What problems does logging cause?
Paragraph J: It contributes to water pollution and lead to the destruction of animal habitats and soil erosion.
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What are some other examples of green employment?
Paragraph K: India, production of wind turbines/Kenya, production of solar energy.
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Some countries are introducing...
Paragraph L: measures to cut carbon emissions.
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Roughly (paragraph J)
Answer: "about, approximately"
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Which countries have the highest capacity for renewable power overall?
China and the U.S.
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What is one example of the type of activity that a socially responsible company might engage in?
Paragraph H: Alternative energy production or environmentally sound waste-management practices
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What are some ways to reduce carbon emissions?
Paragraph L: Costa Rica generates 80% of its energy through renewable sources like water and wind.