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Americans and Their Environment — Quiz

Question 10 • Principles of American Democracy

What was an effect of the Duke coal ash spill?

Answer
A
North Carolina legislators changed coal ash storage requirements.
B
The Dan River Dam was built to provide an outlet for liquefied coal ash.
C
Duke Energy went out of business due to millions of dollars in fines.
D
The coal industry reduced the total amount of coal that could be mined.

Explanation

The 2014 Duke Energy coal ash spill into the Dan River prompted North Carolina legislators to strengthen rules for storing and managing coal ash. The spill did not lead to construction of the dam for releasing ash, Duke Energy did not go out of business, and coal-mining limits were not the direct effect described here.

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