Understanding Externalities
This activity will help you meet these educational goals:
Content Standards-You will assess the economic impact of negative and positive externalities on the local, state, and national environment.
Directions
Read the instructions for this self-checked activity. Type in your response to each question, and check your answers. At the end of the activity, write a brief evaluation of your work.
Activity
Read this article about glaciers. As you read, consider the environmental externalities of human activities.
Question 1
Answer these questions based on the article you read.
Part A
Who is the author of this article?
Answer (2)
To find the author's name, check the beginning or end of the article where it is typically noted. Look for biography sections or editorial notes that provide information about the author. This information is essential for understanding the context of the article. ;
To find the author of the article on glaciers, check the beginning or end of the article where author information is typically noted. Look for biographies or editorial notes that provide context about the author. Identifying the author helps clarify the credibility of the article's content.
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