What Are the Main Sources of Lead, Mercury and Arsenic

question 50

Multiple Choice

What are the main sources of lead, mercury and arsenic water pollutants?

• A) Electric power plants
• B) Unlined landfills, household chemicals, mining refuse and industrial discharges
• C) Sewage and inorganic fertilizers
• D) Runoff from streets and parking lots
• E) Land erosion from farms that have used chemical insecticides

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Definitions:

Postconventional

A stage of moral development where individuals make decisions based on internal principles and values, rather than conforming to societal norms.

Conventional

Referring to ideas, methods, or standards that are widely accepted and practiced within a society or culture.

Preconventional

A level of moral development where individuals' decision-making is based on avoiding punishment or seeking personal gain.

Individualism

Giving priority to one’s own goals over group goals and defining one’s identity in terms of personal attributes rather than group identifications.