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UNIT 9
APPLICATION AND ETHICS
CLIMATE CHANGE
ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS
AT THE END OF THE FEATURE
ETHICS QUESTION
Is it ethical to continue to use fossil fuels? Explain. Yes, it is ethical to continue to use fossil
fuels, at least until renewable sources produce enough energy to meet our needs. Fossil fuels—
CRITICAL THINKING
What are the advantages of fossil fuels? What are the disadvantages? Discuss. The
advantages of fossil fuels begin with their use to produce energy. Fossil fuels are easily
combustible—a small amount of fuel can produce a lot of energy. Fossil fuels are portable—they
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