Which of the Following Represents a Market Approach to Environmental

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a market approach to environmental policy?

• A)passing laws that limit the amount of mercury that can be released by a coal-fired power plant
• B)regulations that require storm water and sewage to be separated in municipal water treatment plants
• C)using a cap-and-trade system to control the levels of carbon dioxide released into the air
• D)limiting the amount of national forests available for timber harvesting

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Definitions:

DOHC

Stands for Dual Overhead Camshaft, a design in internal combustion engines where two camshafts are used to control the valves for improved performance.

Internal Combustion Engines

Engines that generate mechanical power by burning a fuel-air mixture within combustion chambers to create high-pressure gases that drive movement.

Intake

The part of an engine that draws air into the combustion chamber, sometimes referring more broadly to the system including air filters and intake manifolds.

Compression

The process of reducing the volume of a mixture of air and fuel in an engine's cylinder before ignition, thereby increasing its potential power.