Question

1. what do the authors want us to do? a) let go of the old and embrace the new b) hold onto old ways c) dont change anything d) wait for someone else to act 16. which idea is not important for making a better world? a) being hopefully determined b) believing we dont have enough c) believing we can create lots of good things d) finding new ways to work with nature writing section - 3 points each!!! 17. give an example of a negative future scenario in 2050 from the book. talk about: -what could happen? -how old you will be. -how you could be impacted? -what could happen is... -i will be ____ years old. -the negative future scenario could impact me in a good/bad (circle one) way 18. give an example of a positive future scenario in 2050 from the book -what could happen? -how old you will be. -how you could be impacted? -what could happen is... -i will be ____ years old. -the negative future scenario could impact me in a good

Explanation:

For multiple - choice questions 15 and 16, general positive and negative concepts related to progress and a better world are considered. For questions 17 and 18, common future scenarios related to environment and energy are used as examples, and the impact is analyzed based on the nature of the scenario. The age part requires personal information (birth - year) to be filled in by the person answering.

Answer:

1. Without knowing the content of the book, it's impossible to determine the answer precisely. But if we make a general - understanding judgment, progress often involves letting go of old and embracing new. So a possible answer could be A. Let go of the old and embrace the new.
2. Similarly, without book - context, it's hard to say. But generally, believing we don't have enough is a negative mindset not conducive to making a better world. So a possible answer could be C. Believing we don't have enough.

17.

• What could happen is: There could be a severe environmental disaster like a large - scale drought due to climate change.
• I will be: (You need to fill in your age based on your birth year. For example, if you were born in 2010, you will be 40 in 2050).
• The negative future scenario could impact me in a bad way as it could lead to water shortages affecting my daily life and food production, causing food shortages too.

18.

• What could happen is: There could be a major breakthrough in renewable energy, making clean energy abundant and cheap.
• I will be: (Same as above, fill in your age based on your birth year).
• The positive future scenario could impact me in a good way as it could lead to lower energy costs, a cleaner environment, and more sustainable living.