Which of the Following Would Be Considered an Example of Bioremediation

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be considered an example of bioremediation?

• A) using a bulldozer to reshape the land around an abandoned strip mine to change erosion patterns
• B) dredging a river bottom to remove contaminated sediments
• C) reconfiguring the channel of a river to increase the flow of water down a river
• D) raising chromium-accumulating plants to extract chromium from contaminated soil
• E) selectively harvesting younger trees in a forest to leave older trees for woodpecker nesting habitat

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period in economic analysis where all factors of production are variable, allowing for complete industry adjustment.

Industry Supply

The total output of goods or services that firms in a specific industry are willing and able to sell at various prices, over a certain period of time.

Purely Competitive Industry

A market structure where many firms offer products or services that are similar, allowing for free entry and exit, and ensuring no single firm can influence market prices.

Long-Run Adjustments

Changes in the scale of production or in the input mix used by firms in response to economic conditions over a period where all inputs can be varied.