A student says electric cars have no environmental impact because they have no tailpipe emissions. What factors should someone consider when deciding whether to buy an electric vehicle instead of a gasoline vehicle? (Answer in 3-5 complete sentences.)

Demography is best defined as:

A nuclear power plant has spent reactor fuel that is no longer useful for producing electricity. Which of the following are major concerns associated with nuclear waste?

Energy conservation, as a sustainability concept, means:

Total fertility rate, or TFR, refers to:

A family notices headaches, dizziness, and fatigue after using an old gas stove in a poorly ventilated kitchen. Which of the following are major concerns associated with indoor air pollution?

A city has high levels of ozone on hot, sunny summer days. The ozone is forming near the ground, especially in areas with heavy traffic. Which of the following are major concerns associated with ground-level ozone?

Which of the following is a type of chemical water pollution?

A major outcome of the Clean Air Act is that:

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