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Federal law regarding pollution of the marine environment in the exclusive economic zone is based on:

Select one:

a. The federal Fisheries Act

b. The Coastal Fisheries Protection Act

c. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

d. The United Nations Fishing Agreement

The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which has been signed by all but four members of the United Nations, attempts to limit the development of nuclear weapons.

Select one:

True

False

Inflexible timelines laid out in the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012, resulted in difficulties in coordinating federal and provincial processes.

Select one:

True

False

The XYZ Company was prosecuted for discharging waste into a nearby river without approval. They were found guilty and subjected to a significant fine as well. They were also embarrassed in the media once their conviction made the news. They will be less likely to reoffend due to:

Select one:

a. General deterrence

b. A balance of probabilities

c. Specific deterrence

d. Standard of proof

Clear my choice

Mining plays an important role in Canada's economy by employing more than 400,000 people and contributing billions of dollars to the economy.

Select one:

True

False