Which of the Following Is an Unintended Ecological Consequence of Human

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an unintended ecological consequence of human waste that is processed in water treatment facilities, and then discharged as effluent in rivers near cities?

• A) eutrophication of major river systems
• B) sexual differentiation abnormalities in aquatic organisms
• C) PCB accumulation in river systems, wetlands, and lakes
• D) temperature fluctuations that cause rivers to cool excessively

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Definitions:

Informal Rule Making

A process by which regulatory agencies create and issue rules through a less formal process than formal rulemaking, often involving public notice and comment.

Formal Rule Making

A process by which federal agencies create new regulations, involving publication of a proposed rule, a period for public comment, and the issuance of a final rule.

Congressional Review

A process by which Congress can nullify new federal regulations by passing a joint resolution of disapproval.

Captured Agency

A regulatory agency that, instead of serving the public interest, acts in favor of the industries it is supposed to regulate.