Question

7 multiple choice 2 points how has the clean water act contributed to improved water quality in the united states? by promoting the use of harmful pesticides by allowing unrestricted pollution in water bodies by reducing pollutant discharges and improving the health of water bodies by allowing industries to discharge pollutants without regulation 8 multiple choice 2 points what is the purpose of setting water quality standards under the clean water act? to promote water pollution to ensure clean and healthy water for everyone to increase industrial production to allow unlimited pollution levels 9 multiple choice 2 points how does the clean water act address industrial wastewater discharges? by imposing strict discharge limits and permitting requirements by encouraging unrestricted discharge by providing subsidies to industries by promoting agricultural runoff

Explanation:

• Question 7: The Clean Water Act aims to protect water quality. Promoting harmful pesticides (first option) and allowing unrestricted pollution (second and fourth options) would degrade water quality. Reducing pollutant discharges (third option) aligns with the Act's goal of improving water - body health.
• Question 8: Water quality standards under the Clean Water Act are not for promoting pollution (first option), increasing industrial production (third option, though some industries may benefit indirectly), or allowing unlimited pollution (fourth option). Their purpose is to ensure clean and healthy water for all (second option).
• Question 9: The Clean Water Act does not encourage unrestricted discharge (second option), provide subsidies to industries as a main way to address wastewater (third option), or promote agricultural runoff (fourth option). It imposes strict discharge limits and permitting requirements (first option) to control industrial wastewater.

Answer:

• Question 7: By reducing pollutant discharges and improving the health of water bodies
• Question 8: To ensure clean and healthy water for everyone
• Question 9: By imposing strict discharge limits and permitting requirements