7. True or False? Thermal pollution from power plants has no serious consequences.
8. Automobiles are responsible for about _____ percent of all crude oil consumption
worldwide.
9. True or False? Automobiles are collectively regarded as the most polluting of all
human inventions.
10. Describe three common techniques used to reduce fossil fuel pollutants at power
plants.
11. True or False? Environmental protection should be a primary concern when
developing any new technology.
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1. Construct a wet scrubber or electrostatic precipitator in class.
2. Review automotive emissions control devices using a working automobile and
with a professional mechanic.
3. Review state and federal environmental legislation on-line.
4. Research new and emerging pollution control techniques.