Independent Cost Estimates May Be Used as a Basis for Comparison

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True/False

Independent cost estimates may be used as a basis for comparison of prices.

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Definitions:

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.

Great Lake

Each of the five large, interconnected freshwater lakes located in North America on the Canada-United States border, constituting the largest group of freshwater lakes by total area.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, caused by harmful substances resulting from human activities.