Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement Regarding

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement regarding the commerce clause?

• A) If the federal government establishes safety device regulations for interstate carriers, a state cannot require different devices.
• B) States may not use their tax power for the purpose of discriminating against interstate commerce.
• C) The commerce clause empowers Congress to regulate interstate commerce, but not commerce with foreign nations.
• D) A state cannot refuse to allow an interstate waste collector to conduct business within the state on the grounds that the state already has enough waste collectors.

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Definitions:

Shield Volcano

A shield volcano is a type of volcano with broad, gently sloping sides and nearly circular base, formed by the eruption of low-viscosity lava that can flow a great distance from the vent.

Scoria Cone

A small volcanic cone made up of basaltic lava fragments and ash, typically created during explosive eruptions.

Caldera

A vast volcanic hollow created by a significant explosion that results in the collapse of the volcano's opening.

Pyroclastic Deposits

Accumulations of volcanic materials, such as ash, tephra, and lava bombs, ejected explosively from a volcano.