Name the Executive Department That Is Responsible for Conducting Research

question 43

Multiple Choice

Name the executive department that is responsible for conducting research to determine the criteria for specific operations or occupations and for training employers to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• A) the Department of Health
• B) the Department of Commerce
• C) the Department of Justice
• D) the Department of Labor
• E) the Department of Homeland Security

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Definitions:

Pyramid of Biomass

A graphical representation showing the total mass of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Nitrogen Fixation

The biological conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into a form (such as ammonia) usable by plants.

Nitrate

A polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NO3- or a compound containing this ion, commonly found in fertilizers, explosives, and natural water sources.

Ecosystem Management

A conservation focus that emphasizes restoring and maintaining ecosystem quality rather than the conservation of individual species.