Which of the Following Describe a Problem with the U

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describe a problem with the U.S. water quality today? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Companies demand high reimbursement when asked to stop dumping heavy metals into local water sources.
• B) Many aquifers are contaminated with pesticides and fertilizers.
• C) More than 45 million Americans drink untreated water.
• D) Sediment from construction, agriculture, and deforestation is often present.
• E) Underground water, if contaminated, cannot be cleansed.
• F) Water-related diseases (cholera, typhoid, dysentery) frequently occur.

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Rule

A principle that dictates choosing actions that maximize happiness or benefit to the greatest number of people.

Greatest Good

A principle suggesting that actions should be evaluated based on their ability to produce the maximum amount of happiness or benefit for the greatest number of people.

Trap Of Rationalization

The justification of questionable behavior with seemingly reasonable excuses, obscuring true motives or flaws.

Self-Deception

A psychological process where an individual convinces themselves of a false reality to avoid facing uncomfortable truths.