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A mining company re-evaluates a site containing low-grade iron ore. Due to the development of a new, low-cost smelting process, the ore can now be extracted and sold for a profit. How is this specific iron ore deposit now classified in comparison to its previous status?
In the context of sustainable design, why is solar energy classified as a renewable resource while natural gas is classified as non-renewable?
The following graph illustrates the power generation profiles of two different energy sources, Source A and Source B, recorded over a 48-hour period.
Based on the performance data shown, which combination of energy sources is most likely represented by Source A and Source B?
Which of these is a non-renewable resource?
A recent study estimated that 239 000 industrial robots were used globally in 2015, see Figure 1. The study indicated that the growth was particularly rapid in China where the number of robots used increased by 16 % from 2014 to 2015.
Rapid advances in robot technology bring both advantages and disadvantages. Another report stated that 45 % of American jobs are at high risk of being taken by robots within the next twenty years.
Define the term automation.