The Coastal Zone Management Act Acknowledged

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Coastal Zone Management Act acknowledged

• A) The multiple effects growth and development pressures have on various species of fish, wildlife and plants
• B) The importance of reducing greenhouse gases near the coast
• C) The importance of the many ecological, cultural, historic and esthetic benefits of the coastal zone
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Maladaptiveness

A trait or behavior that is counterproductive to an individual's well-being or ability to meet demands of the environment.

Incompetence

The lack of ability, qualification, or capacity to perform a specified job or task effectively.

Personal Distress

Negative feelings and emotions that an individual experiences as a result of witnessing others in distress.

Dimensional Approach

A method of classifying characteristics or disorders on a spectrum rather than as categorical, binary states.