The Tenth Amendment to the U

question 50

Multiple Choice

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution declares that the powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or deny to the states are

• A)reserved to the states or to the people.
• B)reserved for county and municipal governments.
• C)to be exercised only through specific legislation passed by Congress.
• D)relatively few and rarely exercised.

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock, which is a major source of drinking water.

Prevent Contamination

Measures or practices designed to stop the introduction of harmful substances into products, environments, or natural resources, ensuring safety and purity.

Monitoring Wells

Wells drilled at specific locations to collect samples and measure groundwater levels, quality, or other environmental data.

Coastal Waters

are parts of the ocean that are close to the shoreline or land, including estuaries, bays, and seas, and are often significantly influenced by the terrestrial environment.