Which of the following activities cannot De considered to provide a direct value of the...

Activities that provide a direct value of the engineering and geoscience professions to society generally involve contributions to societal welfare, innovation, or the economy. Advocating for higher wages and benefits for professionals (option C) is more about improving conditions for individuals within the profession rather than providing a direct societal value compared to the other options. Thus, C is the correct answer as it is less about societal benefit and more about internal professional welfare​​.