The Primary Source of Mercury in the Air Is from Emissions

question 50

Multiple Choice

The primary source of mercury in the air is from emissions from coal-fired electric power plants.An EPA regulation that required a reduction of this pollution has resulted in which one of the following?

• A)The supreme court ruled that the EPA rule was invalid.
• B)The supreme court ruled that the EPA had to consider the cost to power companies of complying with the ruling.
• C)There has been an increase in the number of coal-fired power plants being built.
• D)Mercury pollution has increased.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

The side of the accounting equation on which increases to an account are recorded, typically debit for assets and expenses, and credit for liabilities, equity, and revenue.

T Account

A graphical representation of a general ledger account that depicts how any changes to that account are reflected on the debit and credit side.

Ledger

A book or collection of accounts in which account transactions are recorded.

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances in each of an organization's general ledger accounts at a specific point in time.