Question 1
Middle school students can participate in the construction or preservation of a traditional earthen structure. During the project, a student will get to know the materials, understand the chemistry, solve problems, work with classmates, and exercise muscles.
Working with a traditional earthen structure can have physical benefits.
Question 2
2. The modern way of life continues to transform not only our waistline but also our height, muscles and hormones. Some transformations could be genetic in origin, but there is reason to suspect others are temporary ones that would melt away if we returned to a Stone Age environment.
It is possible that we could become physically similar to our ancestors if environmental conditions changed.
Question 3
3. No greenhouse gases are produced, but the Geoenergy system needs some additional features if it is to be environmentally friendly.
Geoenergy needs to adapt its system to make it less harmful to the environment.
Question 4
4. Besides saving in transmission costs, the new Enviropower site will mean increased revenue from tourism and use of the power for telecommunications.
The new Enviropower facility will keep tourists away.
Question 5
5. Wavetech was created when Dr Tim Devine offered the idea to the world leader in wave generator manufacturers, who rather surprisingly rejected it. Dr Devine responded by establishing Wavetech, and making a number of other improvements to generator design.
Wavetech was established when its founders were turned down by another company.
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