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After reading the paragraphs below, answer the questions that follow.
Textile mills often release dye color and toxic by-products into rivers and streams, which may then taint groundwater. Fungi associated with mangrove trees have been shown to reduce both colors and toxicity in tainted groundwater.
-Suppose that in 1990, fungal treatment was added to stream water contaminated from a textile mill. The toxins in the water tend to lower pH levels, and scientists wanted to study how adding the fungal treatment affected stream pH levels. pH levels were recorded every year for five years. Results indicated that the acidity of the stream water decreased from pH 2.5 in the first year to pH 5.9 by the fifth year. Scientists concluded that

Understand the legal framework surrounding bailments, including the responsibilities and rights of bailors and bailees.
Recognize the legal principles governing found property and the rights of finders versus owners.
Identify environmental compliance strategies within non-litigious approaches.
Understand the legal distinction between real property and personal property, as well as specific examples of each.

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