Which of the Following Is Not Presented in the Textbook

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not presented in the textbook as a purpose of environmental protection statutes?

• A) protect wildlife and endangered species
• B) promote clean air and water through regulation and permitting
• C) ensure that businesses have no impact on the environment
• D) ensure that government agencies make as minimal an impact as possible on the environment

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Definitions:

Receptive Fields

The specific area or region in the sensory space in which the stimulation can lead to the response of a specific sensory neuron.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors in the skin and other body tissues that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in sensations such as touch and sound.

Cold Temperature

A condition of the environment in which the thermal reading is low, often resulting in a sensation of being cold and requiring organisms to adapt or seek warmth.

Special Sense

A perception such as sight, hearing, smell, taste, or balance requiring specialized organs.