In What Decade Was the Clean Water Act Passed? (Several

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Multiple Choice

In what decade was the Clean Water Act passed? (Several major pieces of environmental legislation were passed in this decade,which also saw the creation of the EPA.)

• A) 1910s
• B) 1950s
• C) 1970s
• D) 1990s
• E) first decade of the 2000s

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Definitions:

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain involved in regulating vital bodily functions and general wellbeing through the secretion of hormones.

Growth Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Deep Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by slow brain waves, known as delta waves, minimal body movement, and disconnection from the environment, typically considered restorative.

Paradoxical Sleep

Another term for REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, characterized by active brain patterns, dream occurrence, and temporary muscle paralysis.