Instructions: Identify the Following

question 29

Short Answer

Instructions: Identify the following. Be as specific as possible, and include names, dates, and relevant facts as appropriate. Be sure to explain the significance of the person or term.
Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis

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Definitions:

Refuse Act

A federal law aimed at protecting navigable waters in the United States by prohibiting the discharge of refuse into these waters without a permit.

Clean Water Act

A U.S. federal law aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the quality of waters.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater caused by harmful substances or heat, which degrades water quality and adversely affects aquatic ecosystems and human health.

Environmental Impact Statement

A document required for projects that may significantly affect the environment, detailing the potential impacts and mitigating strategies.