The Sub-Agency of the U

question 20

Multiple Choice

The sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Labor that develops standards to promote safe workplace environments and implements regulations to enforce these standards with employers is the

• A) Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS).
• B) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• C) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
• D) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• E) Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

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Definitions:

Flowstone

Any deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral formed by flowing water on the walls or floor of a cave.

Cone of Depression

A reduction in the water table around a well after water has been pumped out, creating a conical shape.

Overpumping

The extraction of groundwater at a rate faster than it can be replenished, leading to a depletion of water resources.

Polluted Well

A well where water is contaminated with harmful chemicals, biological agents, or other pollutants, making it unsafe for consumption.