A Small Group of People Brought Together to Discuss a Topic

question 54

Multiple Choice

A small group of people brought together to discuss a topic of interest to researchers is known as a(n)

• A)task force.
• B)guidance committee.
• C)experience group.
• D)focus group.
• E)development group.

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Definitions:

Sewage Treatment

The process of removing contaminants from municipal wastewater, containing mainly household sewage plus some industrial wastewater.

Acid Deposition

The falling of acids and acid-forming compounds from the atmosphere to the earth's surface, often resulting in environmental harm.

Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes excessively enriched with nutrients, leading to plant growth that depletes oxygen in the water, affecting fish and other wildlife.

Cultural Eutrophication

The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients (like phosphates) from human activity, leading to excessive plant growth and decay that depletes oxygen, harming water quality and aquatic life.