Sci A3 Pilar, Coral, Chantal, Yamell, Beatrice
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Task
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Find out how much money leaves the Dominican economy each year (using today’s fuel prices) to pay for the fuel that is burned in the power plant each year. Give answer in terms of US dollars and in RD pesos.
What countries get this money? What companies get this money? |
Possible Sources of Information
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Internet Encyclopedia of the Dominican Economy Power Plant Ask employees
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Questions to Ask During Field Trip
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1. How much money does this power plant use to pay for the fossil fuels it burns? 2. What unit do you buy gas in and how much money do you pay for that unit? 3. How many units of fossil fuels do you buy each year? 4. From which country do you get your fossil fuel supply and which company sells it to you? |
Things to Look for During Field Trip
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How does the power plant work? How big is it compared to other power plants in the Dominican Republic? |
Useful information collected: List the information that will help with task. (Do not repeat items.) Tell where information came from. Example: If you found specific information online, show where it comes from using a hyperlink. If someone told you, write their name and position.
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What did you find out? Show your work; explain. Use charts, pics, diagrams, colors... (This is where you solve the task.)
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