Reference book:science technology and society

14. An individuals that a particular place can support indefinitely is called: a. biotic potential c. fecundity b. carrying capacity d. all of above 15. Extinction of the of a community could lead to the extinction of other members of the community. a. decomposers c. keystone species b. primary consumers d. producers 16. The following are changes in the climatic conditions due to global warming, except; a. Weather pattern changes b. Depleting the snow cover c. Increased glacial formation d. Increased cases of diarrheal diseases 17. A thinning ozone layer may result to: a. decreased exposure to ultraviolet radiation leading to increase risks of having cancer b. increased exposure the ultraviolet radiation will decrease risks of having cancer c. decreased exposure to ultraviolet radiation will decrease risks of having cancer d. increased to ultraviolet radiation will increase risks of having cancer. 18. The greatest ozone depletion was detected over the: a. Antarctic C. Asia-Pacific b. Europe d. none of the above 19. The following are Renewable Energy resources, except: a. Geothermal energy c. Petroleum b. Solar energy d. Biomass 20. OTEC stands for: a. Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion b. Optimal Thermal Energy Conversion C. Ocean Thermal Energy Consumption d. Ocean Temporary Energy Consumption E TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY