We Have Learned About the Devastating Effects of Mercury and PCBs

question 9

Multiple Choice

We have learned about the devastating effects of mercury and PCBs on fetal development through natural experiments in both Japan and Taiwan. In Japan, pregnant women consumed mercury-contaminated ; in Taiwan, pregnant women consumed PCB contaminated .

• A) fish; rice
• B) rice; fish
• C) fish; vegetables
• D) vegetables; fish

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Definitions:

Takings Clause

A provision in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation.

Public Use

The utilization of land or property by the general public or for a public purpose, often justified for projects involving eminent domain.

Just Compensation

The fair market value that must be paid for property taken by the government through eminent domain.

Commercial Speech

Speech that promotes a commercial transaction, or advertisement, which is granted protection under the First Amendment but is subject to regulation.