Which of the following would be effective in reducing water pollution? NOTE: the

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Which of the following would be effective in reducing water pollution?

NOTE: there are more than one correct answer.

Use organic fertilizers such as compost and manure instead of inorganic fertilizers

The Cretaceous Extinction, which occurred 65 million years ago led to the extinction of the dinosaurs and is believed to be caused by the impact of a meteorite or asteroid.

False

The source of some of the first pesticides used in industrialized agriculture can be traced to

Natural chemicals extracted from certain pest-free plants

Which of the following statements about the Clean Water Act is FALSE

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A) Which of the following would be effective in reducing water pollution?

The correct options are

Micropollutants such as pharmaceuticals, household chemicals and other chemicals that are used in small-scale businesses or industries may not be completely degraded and eliminated by secondary sewage treatment and thus lead to water pollution.
Flush prescription medicines down the toilet, instead of throwing in the garbage can also lead to water pollution.
Yard wastes such as grass, leaves and tree and brush trimmings can stop the free flowing movement of water streams and thus, promotes the growth of algae.

B) The source of some of the first pesticides used in industrialized agriculture can be traced to

The correct options are

The first known pesticide developed was elemental sulfur dusting (a traditional toxic chemical). It was used in the traditional skin treatments of skin diseases. Sulfur dust can cause respiratory problems as it irritates the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages.
Pyrethrum and Rotenone are the natural chemicals which are used as pesticides in the 19th century. Pyrethrum is derived from chrysanthemums, and Rotenone is derived from the roots of tropical vegetables.

C) Which of the following statements about the Clean Water Act is FALSE.

The correct answers are

Clean Water Act is a U.S. federal law that maintains and regulates the release of pollutants into the surface waters such as lakes, rivers, streams, wetlands, and coastal areas. It focuses on reducing the pollutants that flow into surface waters such as lakes and streams.
In a case of violating Clean Water Act, a minimum of $2,500 with a maximum of $25,000 fine per day for the first offense and a maximum fine of $50,000 per day for the second offense is opposed.
The cost of legally disposing of toxic waste is $45 per drum with an addition of $50 for a stop charge.

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