What Do Critics Say About the Command-And-Control Approach to U

question 68

Multiple Choice

What do critics say about the command-and-control approach to U.S. environmental regulation?

• A) It is too focused on cleanup.
• B) It is too focused on prevention.
• C) It encourages dishonesty.
• D) It is too harsh.
• E) Its regulations are too complex.

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Definitions:

Grazing Food Chain

A flow of energy to a straight-line linking of organisms according to who eats whom.

Photosynthetic Organisms

Organisms that convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, including plants, algae, and certain bacteria.

Primary Consumers

Organisms, typically herbivores, that feed directly on producers (plants) in the food chain.

Complex Food Web

An intricate network of interrelated food chains in an ecosystem, illustrating how different species are connected through feeding relationships.