What Is the MAIN Reason That Water Problems Have Become

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the MAIN reason that water problems have become more severe in the southwestern United States in the last 25 years

• A)Range wars.
• B)Saltwater intrusion impairs drinking water.
• C)Rapid population growth places more burdens on the water supply.
• D)Contamination of water by toxic wastes makes it unusable for domestic and agricultural use.

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Definitions:

Emotional Response

The automatic, psychological reaction to an external event or internal thought process, often experienced through feelings such as joy, fear, or anger.

Behavior Regulation

The ability to manage and control one's actions, responses, and emotions in accordance with societal norms or personal goals.

Power Assertion

One method parents use to enforce control of children’s behavior. Can involve physical punishment or the threat of physical punishment, or it can involve withdrawal of privileges. Effective for the immediate control of behavior, but over the long term, children show higher levels of anger, aggressiveness and anxiety.

Gentle Discipline

A parenting and educational approach that uses positive reinforcement and understanding rather than punishment to guide behavior.