The US Stopped All Dumping of Municipal Refuse into Oceans

question 11

True/False

The US stopped all dumping of municipal refuse into oceans in 1958.

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New England

A geographical region in the northeastern corner of the United States, comprising six states and known for its colonial history, educational institutions, and distinct seasons.

Patriarchal Family Patterns

Social or cultural systems in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.

Pilgrims

Early settlers of the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts, who sought religious freedom and are celebrated in the United States during Thanksgiving.

Land In Common

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