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.
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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 Response area
Speaker Possible Solution "Cons" for this Solution "Pros" for this Solution
Renewable Energy Expert Use solar panels to power the mall and reduce electricity costs Requires significant initial investment
May not generate enough power to fully meet mall's energy needs
Local Ecologist Create a designated wildlife area near the mall to provide habitat for local species May not be effective in preserving biodiversity
Mall construction could still disrupt surrounding ecosystems
Transportation Specialist Build bike paths and public transportation options to encourage alternative modes of transportation May not be enough to reduce traffic and parking issues
Could help reduce air pollution and promote healthier transportation options
Local Business Owner Require all tenants to use sustainable building practices and minimize waste production Costly for tenants to implement sustainable practices
Could promote environmentally friendly business practices