Which of the Following Is a Result of NAFTA

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a result of NAFTA:

• A) greater Mexican protection of U.S. and Canadian intellectual property
• B) prevention of U.S. companies evading U.S. environmental laws by going to Mexico
• C) creation of a trade area with over 400 million consumers
• D) all of the other specific choices are correct
• E) none of the other specific choices are correct

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Definitions:

Oxygen-demanding Wastes

Wastes that require oxygen for their decomposition, which can deplete oxygen levels in water bodies, affecting aquatic life.

Sewage Treatment

The process of removing contaminants from municipal wastewater, containing mainly household sewage plus some industrial wastewater.

Acid Deposition

The falling of acids and acid-forming compounds from the atmosphere to the earth's surface, often resulting in environmental harm.

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes excessively enriched with nutrients, leading to plant growth that depletes oxygen in the water, affecting fish and other wildlife.