The National Environmental Policy Act was established in 1965.
Ecosystem services are services provided by _______.a. the government in order to maintain ecosystem healthb. communities in an effort to beautify local neighborhoodsc.organizations committed to the environmentd. nature that benefit mankind
How is the production of mercury from burning coal an environmental hazard?a.High concentrations of mercury in the air leads to global warming.b.Mercury in water systems is transformed through biological processes into a substance that is toxic to animals.c.Mercury combines with other coal emissions in the air to produce ozone.d.All of the above
How can biomass energy use improve water quality?a.The combustion of biomass material to produce energy improves water quality by filtering out pollutants.b.Biomass energy use does not require water, which reduces the impact of other energy producing technologies on water quality.c.Soil erosion and sedimentation are decreased during biomass crop growth.d.All of the above
Government sanctioned activities to improve ecosystems have had little effect.
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