Asked by steven remmenga on May 14, 2024
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Environmentalists have continually argued for the use of alternatives to fossil fuels to generate energy.Harnessing wind power by setting up wind farms had been one alternative proposed and implemented.As it is now known that these wind farms lead to the slicing and dicing of migratory birds and the decimation of the local bat population,we could say that environmentalists have committed the:
A) fallacy of composition.
B) fallacy that association is causation.
C) fallacy of segmentation.
D) mistake of ignoring secondary effects.
E) mistake of ignoring the obvious.
Wind Farms
Areas equipped with large numbers of wind turbines used to generate electricity.
Fossil Fuels
Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas derived from the remains of living organisms that have been buried for millions of years.
Migratory Birds
Birds that travel from one region or climate to another at regular times of the year, often for breeding or climate conditions.
- Comprehend the impact of indirect effects and unintended outcomes on economic strategies.
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Lizbeth CabrejaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This situation is an example of the mistake of ignoring secondary effects because while wind farms may seem like a great alternative to fossil fuels, they have unintended consequences such as harming migratory birds and local bat populations. This shows that we must consider all potential effects, both positive and negative, when making decisions about energy sources.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the impact of indirect effects and unintended outcomes on economic strategies.