Which of the Following Is TRUE About U

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about U.S.water systems?

• A)No Americans have died from contaminated water in the last 10 years.
• B)Hazardous chemicals from manufacturing do not infiltrate water systems in the United States.
• C)In most areas of the United States,water systems supply adequate,dependable,and safe water.
• D)Water shortages are not a concern in the United States.

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Definitions:

Cuticle

A protective and waxy or hard layer covering the epidermis of plants, insects, and some other organisms.

Trichomes

Small hairs or other outgrowths from the epidermis of plants, often serving as defense against herbivores and reducing water loss.

Photosynthetic Mesophyll

The layer of cells in a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs, rich in chloroplasts.

Gas Exchange

The process by which oxygen is taken in and carbon dioxide is released out, occurring in the lungs and tissues or in the cells and environment for organisms.