Question

7 — efforts to address water pollution in the united states
learning objective: recognize the efforts to address water pollution in the united states.
how has the united states acted to address water pollution?
a.) earth day was established in 1970 to focus on water pollution.
b.) the clean water act of 1972 focused on point source pollution.
c.) the government used the refuse act to sue industrial companies that discharged pollutants.
d.) the clean water act amendment of 1987 focused on point source pollution.

Explanation:

Earth Day is a general - environmental event, not specifically for water pollution. The Clean Water Act of 1972 aimed at controlling point - source pollution. There is no 'Refuse Act' related to water pollution lawsuits in the common knowledge of US water pollution control. The 1987 Clean Water Act Amendment focused on non - point source pollution, not point source.

Answer:

B. The Clean Water Act of 1972 focused on point source pollution.