Fires on the Cuyahoga River Raised Concerns That Contributed to _______________

question 23

Multiple Choice

Fires on the Cuyahoga River raised concerns that contributed to _______________.

• A)the formation of the U.S.Food and Drug Administration
• B)the passage of the federal Water Pollution Control Act
• C)a regulatory taking of many of the industries along the river and its tributaries
• D)the passage of the Federal Water Pollution Control Acts and the Clean Water Act
• E)laws requiring the separation of sewage and storm water in cities

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Definitions:

Eugenics

A set of beliefs and practices aimed at improving the genetic quality of a human population, often historically associated with discriminatory and unethical practices.

Sterilized

A medical procedure or process that completely eliminates the ability of an organism to reproduce, often applied to instruments to prevent infection.

Mentally Retarded

An outdated and offensive term formerly used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities; modern terminology favors "intellectually disabled" or "developmental disability."

Cultural Reeducation

Programs or efforts aimed at changing or reshaping individuals' beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors to align with certain cultural or social norms, often controversial for their methods or intentions.