Which Principle Is Used When Establishing International Water Codes

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which principle is used when establishing international water codes?

• A) Water users in one country must not cause major harm to water users in downstream countries.
• B) Water users in one country are allowed to build dams without notifying downstream countries.
• C) Water use must be distributed based on the population of each country that uses the water.
• D) Upstream nations have absolute control of water within their borders and have no responsibility to downstream neighbors.

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, leading to differences in traits and potentially in susceptibility to diseases.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population, species, or a particular group.

Beneficial Mutations

genetic mutations that result in advantageous traits or abilities, enhancing an organism's survival or reproduction.

Survival of the Fittest

A concept derived from Darwinian evolutionary theory, it refers to the mechanism of natural selection where individuals better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.