The Usefulness of Many Environmental Impact Statements Is Limited Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

The usefulness of many environmental impact statements is limited because

• A) The tendency is toward very short statements that fail to provide much information to the public.
• B) The law requires that cost-benefit analysis be excluded from an environmental impact statement.
• C) The preparers, often affiliated with the agency proposing the action, may not be completely objective.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Major Organ Of Gas Exchange

Lungs in mammals, including humans, where oxygen is absorbed into the blood and carbon dioxide is released from the blood.

Germ Layer

One of the primary layers of cells (ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm) in the early embryo from which all tissues and organs develop.

Digestive Tube

A continuous hollow tube running through the body, from mouth to anus, where digestion and nutrient absorption occur.

Ectoderm

The outermost layer of cells or tissue of an embryo in early development, giving rise to the outer layer of skin, nerves, and brain.