The Process That Focuses on Determining the Likelihood of an Environmentally-Negative

question 55

Multiple Choice

The process that focuses on determining the likelihood of an environmentally-negative event of special magnitude and the costs of dealing with the consequences is called ________.

• A) risk assessment
• B) the precautionary principle
• C) adaptive management
• D) environmental impact assessment

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Definitions:

Political Power

The capacity or ability of a person or group to influence or control the actions and decisions of others within a political system.

Income Security Programs

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