Environment, energy, & science

How long were you displaced from your home?

In the first month after the natural disaster, to what extent did you experience any of the following: A loss of electricity?

In the first month after the natural disaster, to what extent did you experience any of the following: A shortage of food?

What type of natural disaster? Mark all that apply.

The next set of questions asks about natural disasters, such as hurricanes, floods and fires. In the past year, were you displaced from your home because of a natural disaster?

In the first month after the natural disaster, to what extent did you experience any of the following: A shortage of drinkable water?

In the first month after the natural disaster, to what extent did you experience any of the following: Unsanitary conditions, such as inadequate toilets?

What type of natural disaster? Mark all that apply.

Altogether, how much damage to your property or possessions did you experience as a result of natural disasters in the last year? Would you say no damage, some damage, a moderate amount of damage, or a lot of damage?

What type of natural disaster? Mark all that apply.

A. Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation.

B. Science makes our way of life change too fast.

D. Even if it brings no immediate benefits, scientific research that advances the frontiers of knowledge is necessary and should be supported by the federal government.

F. Antibiotics kill viruses as well as bacteria. (Is that true or false?)

B. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly?

A. Would you say that the balance has been strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly?

Issues about new scientific discoveries. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)

Issues about the use of new inventions and technologies. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)

J. Now, does the Earth go around the Sun, or does the Sun go around the Earth?

H. The continents on which we live have been moving their locations for millions of years and will continue to move in the future. (Is that true or false?)

E. Electrons are smaller than atoms. (Is that true or false?)

A. Does this mean that if their first child has the illness, the next three will not have the illness?

K. How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun: one day, one month, or one year?

We are interested in how people get information about science and technology. Where do you get most of your information about science and technology (" newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source)?

Why is it better to test the drug this way?

B. Does this mean that each of the couple's children will have the same risk of suffering from the illness?

A. First, the center of the Earth is very hot. Is that true or false?

Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits?

If you wanted to learn about scientific issues such as global warming or biotechnology, where would you get information (" newspapers, magazines, the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, government agencies, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source)?

C. It is the father's gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl. (Is that true or false?)

B. All radioactivity is man-made. (Is that true or false?)

I. Human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals. (Is that true or false?)

Would you say that astrology is very scientific, sort of scientific, or not at all scientific?

Now, for a slightly different type of question. When you read news stories, you see certain sets of words and terms. We are interested in how many people recognize certain kinds of terms. First, some articles refer to the results of a scientific study. When you read or hear the term scientific study, do you have a clear understanding of what it means, a general sense of what it means, or little understanding of what it means?

D. Lasers work by focusing sound waves. (Is that true or false?)

Now, please think about this situation. Two scientists want to know if a certain drug is effective against high blood pressure. The first scientist wants to give the drug to one thousand people with high blood pressure and see how many of them experience lower blood pressure levels. The second scientist wants to give the drug to five hundred people with high blood pressure, and not give the drug to another five hundred people with high blood pressure, and see how many in both groups experience lower blood pressure levels. Which is the better way to test this drug?

G. The universe began with a huge explosion. (Is that true or false?)

In your own words, could you tell me what it means to study something scientifically?

A. In general, do you think that a rise in the world's temperature caused by the `greenhouse effect', is…

Issues about new medical discoveries. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)

A. In general, do you think that pollution of America's rivers, lakes, and streams is...

Issues about space exploration. (Are you very interested, moderately interested, or not at all interested?)

A. In general, do you think that pesticides and chemicals used in farming are...

B. Overall, modern science does more harm than good.

Purchased additional insurance - In the past year, have you done each of the following at least partially because of the threat of natural disasters or severe weather events?

Improved your property to reduce risk - In the past year, have you done each of the following at least partially because of the threat of natural disasters or severe weather events?

Investigated other places to live - In the past year, have you done each of the following at least partially because of the threat of natural disasters or severe weather events?

Where would you place yourself on this scale, or haven’t you thought much about this? (7-POINT SCALE SHOWN TO R)

G. Most scientists want to work on things that will make life better for the average person. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

C. Scientific researchers are dedicated people who work for the good of humanity. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

E. Scientists are helping to solve challenging problems. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

D. Modern science will solve our environmental problems with little change to our way of life.

A. In general, do you think that air pollution caused by cars is…

A. ...signed a petition about an environmental issue?

B. And how willing would you be to pay much higher taxes in order to protect the environment?

C. In order to protect the environment, America needs economic growth.

C. And how willing would you be to accept cuts in your standard of living in order to protect the environment?

B. Almost everything we do in modern life harms the environment.

Are you a member of any group whose main aim is to preserve or protect the environment?

A. It is just too difficult for someone like me to do much about the environment.

A. We worry too much about the future of the environment, and not enough about prices and jobs today.

A. People worry too much about human progress harming the environment.

F. Economic growth always harms the environment.

A. How willing would you be to pay much higher prices in order to protect the environment?

A. How often do you make a special effort to sort glass or cans or plastic or papers and so on for recycling?

B. ...given money to an environmental group?

C. ...taken part in a protest or demonstration about an environmental issue?

(How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements?) I do what is right for the environment, even when it costs more money or takes more time

A. Nanotechnology works at the molecular level atom by atom to build new structures, materials, and machines. People have frequently noted that new technologies have produced both benefits and harmful results. Do you think the benefits of nanotechnology will outweigh the harmful results or the harmful results will outweigh the benefits?

A. In general, do you think that nuclear power stations are…

Five years from now, do you think that the chance that you will experience a natural disaster or severe weather event will be higher, lower, or about the same as it is now?

Which party do you think would do a better job of handling the problem of pollution and (1990,1994: protection of) the environment?

C. (IF NANOWILL=3) Would you say that the balance will be strongly in favor of the harmful results, or only slightly?

B. (IF NANOWILL=1) Would you say that the balance will be strongly in favor of the benefits, or only slightly?

Do you think that modifying the genes of certain crops is:

A. We believe too often in science, and not enough in feelings and faith.

A. If you had to choose, which one of the following would be closest to your views? Government should let ordinary people decide for themselves how to protect the environment, even if it means they don't always dothe right thing, or government should pass laws to make ordinary people protect the environment, even if it interferes with people's right to make their own decisions.

B. And which one of the following closest to your views? Government should let businesses decide for themselves how to protect the environment, even if it means they don't always do the right thing, or government should pass laws to make businesses protect the environment, even if it interferes with business' right to make their own decisions.

Other (please specify) - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Needed to evacuate temporarily - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

H. In general, do you think that a rise in the world's temperature caused by climate change is . . .

Longer-term displacement from home - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

C. Generally speaking, how concerned are you about environmental issues? Please tell me what you think, where 1 means you are not at all concerned and 5 means you are very concerned.

In the past year, have you been financially affected by natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures?

Income loss or work disruption - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Property damage - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

B. There is no point in doing what I can for the environment unless others do the same.

A. There are more important things to do in life than protect the environment.

C. Many of the claims about environmental threats are exaggerated.

We trust too much in science and not enough in religious faith.

F. Scientists are apt to be odd and peculiar people. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

According to astronomers, the universe began with a huge explosion. (Is that true or false?)

B. How much would you say you have heard or read about genetic testing?

On the whole, do you think it should or should not be the government's responsibility to impose strict laws to make industry do less damage to the environment? PLEASE CHECK ONLY ONE BOX ONE EACH LINE.

D. And how often do you cut back on driving a car for environmental reasons?

B. And how often do you make a special effort to buy fruits and vegetables grown without pesticides or chemicals?

B. The properties of nanoscale materials often differ fundamentally and unexpectedly from the properties of the same materials at larger scales. (Is that true or false?)

A. Nanotechnology involves manipulating extremely small units of matter, such as individual atoms, in order to produce better materials. (Is that true or false?)

How much have you heard about nanotechnology? Have you heard a lot, some, just a little, or nothing at all?

S. Science?

Today, tests are being developed that make it possible to detect serious genetic defects before a baby is born. But so far, it is impossible either to treat or to correct most of them. If (you/your partner) were pregnant, would you want (her) to have a test to find out if the baby has any serious genetic defects?

D. Human beings developed from earlier species of animals.

D. It is right to use animals for medical testing if it might save human lives.

E. All man-made chemicals can cause cancer if you eat enough of them.

A. If someone is exposed to any amount of radioactivity, they are certain to die as a result.

B. Antibiotics kill bacteria, but not viruses.

D. Every time we use coal or oil or gas, we contribute to the greenhouse effect.

B. And do you think that air pollution caused by cars is…

C. The greenhouse effect is caused by a hole in the earth's atmosphere.

Natural disaster and severe weather risk - How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your neighborhood?

Property damage - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Injury or death of family member or close friend - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Needed to evacuate temporarily - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Longer-term displacement from home - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Income loss or work disruption - In the past year, have natural disasters or severe weather events like flooding, hurricanes, wildfires, or extreme temperatures affected you in each of the following ways?

Have natural disasters or the threat of natural disasters affected your choice of where to live?

D. Here is a list of some different environmental problems. Which problem, if any, do you think is the most important for America as a whole?

J. Which of these approaches do you think would be the best way of getting people and their families in America to protect the environment?

I find it hard to know whether the way I live is helpful or harmful to the environment.

K3. And how often do you avoid buying certain products for environmental reasons?

I. Which of these approaches do you think would be the best way of getting business and industry in America to protect the environment?

G2. (How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements?) Environmental problems have a direct effect on my everyday life.

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C. Some people say that genetic testing may cause trouble. Others think it is a wonderful medical advance. Based on what you know, do you think genetic testing will do more harm than good or more good than harm?

G3. The universe has been expanding ever since it began. (Is that true or false?)

D. Accounting. Is accounting very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

B. Physics. Is physics very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

C. History. Is history very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

A. Sociology. Is sociology very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

H. Engineering. Is engineering very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

E. Biology. Is biology very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

G. Medicine. Is medicine very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

F. Economics. Is economics very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

B. Read a newspaper article about the polar regions?

D. Go to a museum to see an exhibit about the polar regions?

B. Sea level may rise by more than 20 feet, flooding coastal areas.

C. Business Leaders. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

F. The northern ice cap may completely melt.

A. By 2020, polar bears may become extinct.

C. Business Leaders

Please look at Card B7. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Near complete agreement" and 5 means "No agreement at all") to what extent do medical researchers agree on the importance of stem cells for research?

D. Hunting is more likely than climate change to make polar bears become extinct. (Is that true or false?)

B. Elected Officials

A. Medical researchers. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?)

E. Would you say the polar ice caps have gotten larger or smaller over the last 25 years?

A. Watch a television program about the polar regions?

A. The North Pole is on a sheet of ice that floats on the Arctic Ocean. (Is that true or false?)

Some people think that Antarctica should be reserved primarily for scientific purposes. Others think it should be open for tourism, fishing, exploration for oil, and other commercial purposes. Please look at Card B23. Which statement best describes your view on this issue?

Recently, there has been controversy over whether the government should provide any funds at all for scientific research that uses "stem cells" taken from human embryos. Would you say the government…

E. Watch a feature film about the polar regions?

B. Religious leaders

H. Attend a live lecture by a scientist about the polar regions?

A. For environmental problems, there should be international agreements that American and other countries should be made to follow.

F. Read a book about the polar regions?

B. Religious leaders

And please circle one number for each of these statements to show how much you agree or disagree with it. The earth cannot continue to support population growth at its present rate.

C. Business Leaders

E. The North and South poles

A. Environmental Scientists

B. The sun never shines at the South Pole. (Is that true or false?)

C. Inuit (often called Eskimos) live north of the Arctic Circle. (Is that true or false?)

A. Medical researchers

A. Medical researchers

E. Inuit and other native peoples may no longer be able to follow their traditional way of life.

B. Poorer countries should be expected to make less effort than richer countries to protect the environment.

B. Elected officials. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

C. Economic progress in America will slow down unless we look after the environment better.

A. Environmental scientists. Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

A. Environmental scientists

Please look at Card B3. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Near complete agreement" and 5 means "No agreement at all", to what extent do environmental scientists agree among themselves about the existence and causes of global warming?

G. Visit a web site about the polar regions?

C. Read a magazine article about the polar regions?

C. Elected Officials. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?)

C. Elected Officials

G. Which of these possible effects do you care about most?

D. Do you know how to send a file that is on your computer's hard drive to someone using another computer?

Which location do you use the most?

F. Environmental issues?

A. Some people say that genetic screening is a wonderful medical advance. Others think it may cause trouble. Based on what you know, do you think genetic screening will do more good than harm, or more harm than good?

A. How much would you say you have heard or read about genetic screening - a great deal, something but not very much, or nothing at all?

C. And how often do you refuse to eat meat for moral or environmental reasons?

C. Within the next ten years, how likely do you think it is that there will be a large increase in ill-health In America's cities as a result of air pollution caused by cars?

B. Nature would be at peace and in harmony if only human beings would leave it alone.

B. And do you think that a rise in the world's temperature caused by the `greenhouse effect', is…

C. Astrology - the study of star signs - has some scientific truth.

E. All pesticides and chemicals used on food crops cause cancer in humans.

F. Human beings are the main cause of plant and animal species dying out.

A. All radioactivity is made by humans.

B. And do you think that nuclear power stations are…

G. Cars are not really an important cause of air pollution in America.

C. Any change humans cause in nature - no matter how scientific - is likely to make things worse.

C. Animals should have the same moral rights that human beings do.

B. Some radioactive waste from nuclear power stations will stay dangerous for thousands of years.

E. Nature is really a fierce struggle for survival of the fittest.

B. And do you think that pollution of America's rivers, lakes, and streams is…

D. Human beings should respect nature because it was created by God.

B. And do you think that pesticides and chemicals used in farming are…

Last month, about how often did you use Generative AI at your job?

My employer encourages me to use it - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about using Generative AI for your job?

Having it available will improve my career - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about using Generative AI for your job?

Did you use Generative AI at your job last month? (Please do not include seeing AI results from search engines).

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

It enables me to do new tasks - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about using Generative AI for your job?

It improves quality - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about using Generative AI for your job?

It saves time - Do you agree or disagree with the following statements about using Generative AI for your job?

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?… It is better to rely on the opinions of experts than the experiences of ordinary people.

Do you think that in America rich people or poor people are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?

Various human actions can be done by robots or Artificial Intelligence (AI). For each of the following, please indicate, using a scale from 0 to 10, how you would personally feel about it. On this scale, '0' means that you would feeltotally uncomfortable and '10' means that you would feeltotally comfortable with this situation... Being driven in a driverless car.

In all countries, there are differences between social groups. Do you think that in America women or men are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither from the use of the Internet and digital technology?

Here are some statements about technology. Technology includes all kinds of machinery, equipment, digital devices, and software. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements?… Technology makes our lives easier.

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Prevent the government from banning gas stoves]

Various human actions can be done by robots or Artificial Intelligence (AI). For each of the following, please indicate, using a scale from 0 to 10, how you would personally feel about it. On this scale, '0' means that you would feeltotally uncomfortable and '10' means that you would feeltotally comfortable with this situation.… Having a medical operation performed on you by a robot.

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Increase fossil fuel production in the U.S.]

Here are some statements about technology. Technology includes all kinds of machinery, equipment, digital devices, and software. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Technology provides more opportunities for the next generation.

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Require that at least 20 percent of electricity be generated with renewable sources such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power]

Do you think that in America people who live in the countryside or people who live in cities are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Give the Environmental Protection Agency power to regulate carbon dioxide emissions]

Do you think that in America the highly educated or the less well educated are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?

Do you think that in America older people or younger people are benefitting more, or both equally, or neither, from the use of the Internet and digital technology?

Here are some statements about technology. Technology includes all kinds of machinery, equipment, digital devices, and software. How much do you agree or disagree with each of these statements? Overall, technology does more harm than good.

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act even if it costs U.S. jobs]

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? [Require that each state use a minimum amount of renewable fuels (wind, solar, and hydroelectric) in the generation of electricity even if electricity prices increase a little]

For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [The United States re-joins the Paris Climate Agreement]

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion?

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? [Give the Environmental Protection Agency power to regulate carbon dioxide emissions]

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? [Increase fossil fuel production in the U.S. and boost exports of U.S. liquefied natural gas]

For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Order all federal agencies to buy clean energy, purchase electric vehicles, and make federal buildings energy efficient.]

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? [Strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act even if it costs U.S. jobs]

From what you know about global climate change or global warming, which one of the following statements comes closest to your opinion? [Raise the average fuel efficiency for all cars and trucks in the US from 40 miles per gallon to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025]

Over the past two years, Congress voted on many issues. Do you support each of the following proposals? [Spend $369 billion for tax credits to encourage the production of solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries; lowers Affordable Care Act health care premiums; reduces the deficit by $300 billion by allowing Medicare to negotiate the cost]

And do you think that modifying the genes of certain crops is…

On a scale from 0 to 10, how bad or good do you think the impacts of climate change will be for America?

On a scale from 0 to 10, how bad or good do you think the impacts of climate change will be for the world as a whole?

And do you think that pollution of America's rivers, lakes and streams is…

When I make important decisions in my life, I rely mostly on reason and evidence.

All of the greatest advances for humanity have come from science and technology.

To what degree was your neighborhood affected by air polution over the last twelve months?

And do you think that nuclear power stations are…

Now for another type of question. People have frequently noted that scientific research has produced benefits and harmful results. Would you say that, on balance, the benefits of scientific research have outweighed the harmful results, or have the harmful results of scientific research been greater than its benefits?

How willing would you be to accept a reduction in the size of America's protected nature areas, in order to open them up for economic development?

And do you think that pesticides and chemicals used in farming are…

There has been a lot of discussion about the world's climate and the idea it has been changing in recent decades. Which of the following statements comes closest to your opinion?

The great works of philosophy and science are the best source of truth, wisdom, and ethics.

To what degree was your neighborhood affected by extreme weather over the last twelve months?

For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Raise the average fuel efficiency for all cars and trucks in the US from 40 miles per gallon to 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.]

For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose these decisions. [Repeal the Clean Power Plant Rules (the Clean Power Plant rules would require power plants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2030).]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act even if it costs U.S. jobs]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Require that each state use a minimum amount of renewable fuels (wind, solar, and hydroelectric) in the generation of electricity even if electricity prices increase a little]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Give the Environmental Protection Agency power to regulate Carbon Dioxide emissions]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act even if it costs US jobs]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Require that each state use a minimum amount of renewable fuels (wind, solar, and hydroelectric) in the generation of electricity even if electricity prices increase]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Give the Environmental Protection Agency power to regulate Carbon Dioxide emissions]

Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Natural environments are a good place for physical activity, such as walking, cycling, sports, etc.

I have easy access to natural environments, such as public parks, gardens or trails.

President Trump has issued many orders over the first year of his presidency. Do you support or oppose each of the following decisions? [Allow the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.]

Today, tests are being developed that make it possible to detect serious genetic defects before a baby is born. But so far, it is impossible either to treat or to correct most of them. If (you were pregnant/you were expecting a child/your partner were pregnant), would you want (the pregnant woman/her) to have a test to find out if the baby has any serious genetic defects?

President Trump has issued many orders over the first year of his presidency. Do you support or oppose each of the following decisions? [Withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.]

President Trump has issued many orders over the first two years of his presidency. For each of the following tell us whether you support or oppose the order in principle. [Repeal the Clean Power Plant Rules, which calls for power plants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 32 percent by 2030.]

Do you support or oppose each of the following proposals? [Lower the required fuel efficiency for the average automobile from 35 mpg to 25 mpg.]

Thinking about your day to day experience of nature, please tell me how much do you agree or disagree with the following statements. Natural environments are peaceful and relaxing.

C. Science and technology are making our lives, healthier, easier, and more comfortable.

E. Engineers are helping to solve challenging problems. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

D. Scientists don't get as much fun out of life as other people Do. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

H. Engineering. (Is engineering...?)

K. Financial counseling. (Is financial counseling...?)

J. Engineers earn less than other people with equally demanding jobs. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

F. Architecture. (Is architecture...?)

C. Engineering researchers are dedicated people who work for the good of humanity. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongy disagree?

K. A job as an engineer would be boring. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

A. Farming. Is farming very scientific, pretty scientific, not too scientific, or not scientific at all?

A. If you had a daughter, how would you feel if she wanted to be a scientist"would you feel happy, unhappy, or would you not care one way or the other?

E. Medical treatment. (Is medical treatment...?)

D. Next, I'd like to ask how you rate your knowledge of what scientists do day-to-day in their jobs. would you say your knowledge of what scientists do day-to-day on their jobs is Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor?

D. Engineers don't get as much fun out of life as other people do. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

C. Firefighting. (Is firefighting...?)

B. If you had a son, how would you feel if he wanted to be an engineer"would you feel happy, unhappy, or would you not care one way or the other?

H. Scientists are not likely to be very religious people. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

D. Next, I'd like to ask how you rate your knowledge of what engineers do day-to-day in their jobs. would you say your knowledge of what engineers do day-to-day on their jobs is Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor, Very Poor?

F. Engineers are apt to be odd and peculiar people. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

B. Scientific work is dangerous. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

B. If you had a son, how would you feel if he wanted to be a scientist"would you feel happy, unhappy, or would you not care one way or the other?

I. Engineers have few other interests but their work. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

H. Engineers are not likely to be very religious people. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

A. If you had a daughter, how would you feel if she wanted to be an engineer—would you feel happy, unhappy, or would you not care one way or the other?

C. Have you ever considered working in a science-related career?

According to the theory of evolution, human beings, as we know them today, developed from earlier species of animals. (Is that true or false?)

A. A scientist usually works alone. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

A. An engineer usually works alone. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

G. Most engineers want to work on things that will make life better for the average person. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

B. Journalism. (Is journalism...?)

D. Marriage counseling. (Is marriage counseling...?)

J. Computer programming. (Is computer programming...?)

K. A job as a scientist would be boring. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

I. Salesmanship. (Is salesmanship...?)

J. Scientists earn less than other people with equally demanding jobs. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

B. Engineering work is dangerous. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

I. Scientists have few other interests but their work. Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?

C. Nuclear Engineers (How well nuclear engineers understand nuclear power?)

F2. And how much do you feel you know about solutions to these sorts of environmental problems? Please tell me what you think, where 1 indicates you feel you know nothing at all and 5 indicates you feel you know a great deal.

Please look at Card E14. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Near complete agreement" and 5 means No agreement at all) to what extent Do nuclear engineers agree on the risks and benefits of nuclear power to generate electricity?

The cloning of living things produces genetically identical copies.

E. Which problem, if any, affects you and your family the most?

A. Elected officials (How well elected officials know risk by nuclear power?)

A. Nuclear Engineers

F1. How much do you feel you know about the causes of these sorts of environmental problems? Please tell me what you think, where 1 indicates you feel you know nothing at all and 5 indicates you feel you know a great deal.

If you wanted to learn about scientific issues such as global warming or biotechnology, where would you get information " printed newspapers, online newspapers, printed magazines, online magazines, other places on the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source)? PROBE: What would be your main source of information?

Nuclear engineers. (Would you say they should have a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?)

We are also interested in how people get information about science and technology. Where do you get most of your information about science and technology printed newspapers, online newspapers, printed magazines, online magazines, other places on the Internet, books or other printed materials, TV, radio, family, friends, colleagues, or some other source?

D. Which statement best describes your own view about increasing the use of nuclear power to generate electricity in the U.S.?

K1. How often do you reduce the energy or fuel you use at home for environmental reasons?

K2. And how often do you choose to save or re-use water for environmental reasons?

Elected officials. (Would you say...)

How much do you favor or oppose requiring car makers to make cars and trucks that use less gasoline? Do you strongly favor, favor, neither favor nor oppose, oppose, or strongly oppose such a requirement?

C. Business leaders

C. Some countries are doing more to protect the world environment than other countries are. in general, do you think that America is doing...

Business leaders. (Would you say...)

G. To which of the following should America give priority in order to meet its future energy needs?

D. Arctic penguins may be threatened.

B. Business leaders (How well business leaders know risk by nuclear power?)

L. Ordinary tomatoes do not contain genes, while genetically modified tomatoes Do.

Which of the following is a key factor that enables an airplane to lift?

Why did you choose that answer?

How do most fish get the oxygen they need to survive?

Please look at Card I-3. Day-night rhythms dramatically affect our bodies. Probably no body system is more influenced than the nervous system. The figure on Card I-3 illustrates the number of errors made by shift workers in different portions of the 24-hour cycle. Based on the data illustrated in the figure, during which of these time periods did the most errors occur?

Traits are transferred from generation to generation through the…

Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but you see the lightning before you hear the thunder. Explain why this is so.

For which reason may people experience shortness of breath more quickly at the top of a mountain than along a seashore?

It is the mother's gene that decides whether the baby is a boy or a girl.

Scientists should be allowed to do research that causes pain and injury to animals like dogs and chimpanzees if it produces new information about human health problems. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?)

Example of Erosion.

What property of water is most important for living organisms?

Ocean water for vegetables.

Please look at Card I-4. A gardener has an idea that a plant needs sand in the soil for healthy growth. In order to test her idea she uses two pots of plants. She sets up one pot of plants as shown on the top part of the card. Which one of the pictures on the bottom part of the card shows what should she use for the second pot?

A solution of hydrochloric acid (HCl) in water will turn blue litmus paper red. A solution of the base sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water will turn red litmus paper blue. If the acid and base solutions are mixed in the right proportion, the resulting solution will cause neither red nor blue litmus paper to change color. Explain why the litmus paper does not change color in the mixed solution.

Please look at Card I-1. The two objects shown there have the same mass, but object B loses heat more quickly

Please look at Card I-5. What is the scientist trying to find out from this experiment?

As part of a laboratory experiment, five students measured the weight of the same leaf four times. They recorded 20 slightly different weights. All of the work was done carefully and correctly. Their goal was to be as accurate as possible and reduce error in the experiment to a minimum. Which of the following is the best method to report the weight of the leaf?

Experiment about goldfish and temperature.

How much do you favor or oppose requiring car makers to make cars and trucks that use less gasoline? Do you strongly favor, favor, neither favor nor oppose, oppose, or strongly oppose such a requirement?

A. Medical researchers

C. Arctic seals may be threatened.

B. The people who do it have advanced degrees in their field. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?

F. Government decision makers should pay attention only to those scientific theories that have been accepted by most leading scientists.

Please look at Card B16. (On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means "Near complete agreement" and 5 means "No agreement at all") to what extent Do medical researchers agree on the risks and benefits of genetically modified foods?

B. Elected officials. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

A. Medical researchers. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

G. Other scientists repeat the experiment, and find similar results. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?)

C. Business leaders. (Would you say a great deal of influence, a fair amount, a little influence, or none at all?

E. The results of the research are consistent with religious beliefs. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important,or not important at all in making something scientific?)

C. Science and technology

F. The results of the research are consistent with common sense. (Would you say this is very important,pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?)

B. Elected officials

D. Global warming

C. Business leaders

C. The conclusions are based on solid evidence. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?

G. Research results from industry scientists are less reliable than those from university scientists.

H. The research takes place in a laboratory. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?)

A. Medical researchers

C. Business leaders

E. Science is too concerned with theory and speculation to be of much use in making concrete government policy decisions that will affect the way we live.

A. It is done by scientists employed in a university setting. Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?

D. Which statement best describes your own view about eating foods that have been genetically modified?

D. The researchers carefully examine different interpretations of the results, even ones they disagree with. (Would you say this is very important, pretty important, not too important, or not important at all in making something scientific?

Human beings developed from earlier species of animals.

(The description of the third person presented to the respondent - please check GENEVIG1 & GENEVIG2)(Please type in a number from 1 to 21):

(The description of the first person presented to the respondent - please check GENEVIG1 & GENEVIG2)(Please type in a number from 1 to 21):

(The description of the second person presented to the respondent - please check GENEVIG1 & GENEVIG2)(Please type in a number from 1 to 21):

For the following pair of questions, please circle the letter of the one that comes closer to your opinion:

G. A benefit of the Internet is that it makes information available to more and more people worldwide.

(The description of the fourth person presented to the respondent - please check GENEVIG1 & GENEVIG2)(Please type in a number from 1 to 21):

F. MP3

A. Do you know whether the "486" or "pentium" on a personal computer (and G3 on a Mac) refer to...

F. University research centers

Some countries are doing more to protect the world environment than other countries are. In general do you think that America is doing:

G. Figure it out yourself?

A. Business and industry

B. Please name one.

E. Do you know what a computer virus is?

A. On balance, which of these two do you think is making more effort to look after the environment:

B. Do you, yourself, ever use a computer at home?

C. Call the software company to get help?

B. And which of these two groups do you think is making more effort to look after the environment:

Within the next five years, how likely is it that an accident at a nuclear power station will cause long-term environmental damage across many countries?

• Minutes per week?

2. Hours per week?

B. Environmental groups

2. Hours per week?

• Minutes per week?

A. Do you know the name of any search engine?

B. Look in a printed manual, book, or CD that tells how to use the software?

A. Look in the on-line "help" provided as part of the software?