If the Ownership Is of a Nonflowing Body of Water

question 70

Multiple Choice

If the ownership is of a nonflowing body of water, such as a lake, the doctrine of _____ gives the ownership of underwater property generally to anyone who owns land adjacent to such nonflowing water body.

• A) prior appropriation
• B) public trust
• C) riparian rights
• D) littoral rights

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Definitions:

Largest Cartilage

The thyroid cartilage, better known as the Adam’s apple, is the largest cartilage in the larynx or voice box.

Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing sound, protecting the airway during swallowing, and regulating airflow.

Adam's Apple

The projection at the front of the neck formed by the thyroid cartilage of the larynx, more prominent in men than in women.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, which is a critical vital sign used to assess a person's respiratory function.