Fires on the Cuyahoga River raised concerns that contributed to _____________
A)the passage of the federal Water Pollution Control Act
B)the passage of the Clean Water Act of 1972
C)a regulatory taking of many of the industries along the river and its tributaries
D)laws requiring the separation of sewage and storm water in cities
E)the formation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Question

Fires on the Cuyahoga River raised concerns that contributed to _____________ 
A)the passage of the federal Water Pollution Control Act
B)the passage of the Clean Water Act of 1972
C)a regulatory taking of many of the industries along the river and its tributaries
D)laws requiring the separation of sewage and storm water in cities
E)the formation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fires on the Cuyahoga River, particularly the one in 1969, highlighted severe water pollution issues and helped spur environmental awareness, leading to the passage of the Clean Water Act of 1972.

Fires on the Cuyahoga River Raised Concerns That Contributed to _____________