Which of These Is a Limitation of QSPM

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a limitation of QSPM?

• A) Only a few strategies can be evaluated at once.
• B) It is prohibitively expensive.
• C) It requires intuitive judgments and educated assumptions.
• D) Strategies cannot be examined sequentially.
• E) It makes it more likely that key factors will be overlooked or weighted inappropriately.

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Definitions:

Microbial Degradation

The process by which microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi break down substances, often pollutants, reducing them to simpler, less harmful forms.

Oil Spills

The release of liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, particularly marine areas, causing pollution and harm to wildlife and ecosystems.

Groundwater's Temperature

The thermal condition of water stored underground in aquifers, which can vary depending on depth, geographical location, and season.

Harmful Algal Blooms

Overgrowths of algae in water that can produce dangerous toxins, negatively affecting aquatic life, pets, and people, and harming the environment.