Which of the Following Conclusions Can Be Drawn Concerning Efforts

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn concerning efforts to decrease environmental pollution?

• A) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets priorities for environmental problems and funds action.
• B) Federal policies have been weakened, and enforcement lacks funding.
• C) Federal recycling mandates have decreased waste products.
• D) Legislation is increasingly being passed to force companies to lower toxic waste emissions.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and right hemispheres, each of which governs different functions and aspects of cognition and control opposite sides of the body.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that plays key roles in regulating breathing, sleep, and connecting different parts of the brain.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.