Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Environmental Protection

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning environmental protection?

• A)Although both federal and provincial governments regulate the environment,municipalities also have authority to pass by-laws to provide local environmental protection.
• B)The most important legislation is the Unified Canadian Environmental Protection Act,which has been adopted by each province.
• C)Common law has many applications to pollution problems.
• D)Major environmental disasters have failed to make the public aware of the dangers associated with humans' interaction with the environment.
• E)So far,only a few of the provinces have general environment protection laws.

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Definitions:

Allergy

A hypersensitive immune response to a substance that is normally harmless, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and swelling.

Connective Tissue

A type of biological tissue that supports, connects, or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body.

Elastic Fibers

Protein fibers found in connective tissue that have the ability to stretch and recoil, providing elasticity to tissues such as skin and blood vessels.

Intercostal Muscles

The intercostal muscles are a group of muscles located between the ribs that play a vital role in the process of breathing, helping expand and contract the chest cavity.