CIPS L3M5 Exam - Topic 2 Question 18 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M5 exam

Question #: 18
Topic #: 2

Some sources of XXX are a vanishing resource, some pollute the environment or produce toxic waste. The challenge of producing sufficient 'clean' XXX has led in recent years to developing re-newable XXX sources.'

AEmissions

BSpecies

CEnergy

DFood

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Suggested Answer: C

UNFCCC.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

I guess, having re-visited this QUESTION NO : in 2022, originally written in 2020, the 'CC' at the end of the possible answers, reduces the risk of people selecting a wrong answer.

Doesn't work for 'MCC' though as that stands for 'Marylebone Cricket Club' which was founded in 1787, and is 'the guardian of the laws of cricket'. (Source: MCC)

by Ardella at Aug 23, 2024, 10:49 PM

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Lyda

9 months ago

I thought food sources were the main concern, not energy.

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Tammi

9 months ago

Energy production is such a huge issue right now!

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Rikki

10 months ago

Wait, are we really running out of species? Sounds exaggerated.

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Daisy

10 months ago

Totally agree, we need more renewable energy sources!

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Dusti

10 months ago

Did you know fossil fuels are running out?

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Terrilyn

10 months ago

I’m leaning towards energy as well, especially since we practiced questions about sustainable energy sources last week.

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Starr

11 months ago

I feel like species could fit too, but it seems more about conservation rather than production.

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Elinore

11 months ago

I think the answer might be energy since we talked about the pollution from fossil fuels and the need for renewable sources in class.

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Bette

11 months ago

I remember we discussed how energy sources can be both renewable and non-renewable, but I'm not sure if "clean" fits with emissions.

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Mendy

11 months ago

Ah, I see what they're getting at now. The question is highlighting the need to develop cleaner, renewable alternatives to certain resources that are problematic. I'll go with option C, Energy.

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Alaine

11 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The question is asking about renewable sources of some kind of resource that can be harmful or polluting. Energy seems like the most logical answer based on the context.

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Ardella

11 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording is a bit vague, and I'm not sure exactly what "XXX" is referring to. I'll have to read through the options carefully.

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Marylin

11 months ago

This seems like a straightforward question about renewable energy sources. I'll focus on identifying the key terms and then match them to the answer choices.

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Adela

11 months ago

I've seen questions like this before, so I think I can handle it. I'll read through the options carefully and try to identify the one that best completes the sentence.

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Rebecka

1 year ago

I'm feeling a bit 'energy-etic' about this one. C. Energy all the way!

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Dante

1 year ago

I'm glad to see more emphasis on clean energy production.

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Timothy

1 year ago

Energy is crucial for our future, we need to find sustainable solutions.

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Jaclyn

1 year ago

I think investing in clean energy is the way to go.

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Otis

1 year ago

I agree, we definitely need to focus on renewable energy sources.

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Osvaldo

1 year ago

I'm stumped. Is the answer 'XXX'? That would be a pretty funny trick question!

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Layla

1 year ago

Ha! This is a no-brainer. It's obviously C. Energy. What else could 'XXX' be referring to in this context? Emissions, species, and food don't really fit the description.

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Naomi

1 year ago

Definitely, we need to focus on developing renewable energy sources to address the challenges mentioned.

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Tawanna

1 year ago

You're right, C) Energy is the correct answer. It makes sense considering the context of the question.

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Kris

1 year ago

Ha! This is a no-brainer. It's obviously C. Energy. What else could 'XXX' be referring to in this context? Emissions, species, and food don't really fit the description.

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Melynda

1 year ago

D) Food

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Miesha

1 year ago

C) Energy

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Lucille

1 year ago

B) Species

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Ilene

1 year ago

A) Emissions

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Pete

1 year ago

I'm going with D. Food. The passage mentions 'sufficient clean' resources, and food is a critical resource that needs to be produced sustainably.

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German

1 year ago

I agree, we need to focus on producing food in a clean and renewable way.

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Kristin

1 year ago

Food is definitely important for sustainability.

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Kandis

1 year ago

D) Food

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Carrol

1 year ago

C) Energy

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Bulah

1 year ago

B) Species

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Shayne

1 year ago

A) Emissions

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Crista

1 year ago

I think the answer is C. Energy. The passage is clearly talking about the challenge of producing 'clean' energy sources as a renewable alternative to some unsustainable energy sources.

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