Question

these questions address many of the issues we cover this semester. answer each to the best of your knowledge.

1. hybrid cars, unlike regular internal combustion engines, do not produce any pollution. ( true / false )
2. overall air quality in this country is better now than it was 40 years ago. ( true / false )

Explanation:

1. Hybrid cars still produce some pollution, for example, from tire wear, brake wear and the manufacturing process. So the statement that they do not produce any pollution is false.
2. In many countries, due to environmental protection efforts such as stricter emission standards, the development of cleaner energy and the improvement of industrial pollution control, the overall air quality has improved compared with 40 years ago. So this statement is true.

Answer:

1. False
2. True