The Legislation That Has Regulated Mining Activities in the United

question 12

Multiple Choice

The legislation that has regulated mining activities in the United States since 1977 is the:

• A) Wilderness Act
• B) Clean Water Act
• C) Endangered Species Act
• D) Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act
• E) Soil Conservation Service Act

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Definitions:

Corms

Underground plant stems that serve as storage organs for nutrients during dormant periods.

Monocot

A group of flowering plants (angiosperms) that has a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed, common examples include grasses and lilies.

Eudicot

A major group of flowering plants characterized by the presence of two cotyledons in their seedlings, among other structural features.

Botanist

A scientist who studies plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.