Question
Which situations described are examples of a standards and measurements issue related to land reclamation? Select the two correct answers.
Despite permit agreements, a mining company abandons a mine site after closure of the mine.
A mining company claims that protecting an endangered species should not be included in permitting.
Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.
Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.
The funding by a local developer to repurpose a reclamation site as a shopping center is withdrawn.
Despite permit agreements, a mining company abandons a mine site after closure of the mine.
A mining company claims that protecting an endangered species should not be included in permitting.
Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.
Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.
The funding by a local developer to repurpose a reclamation site as a shopping center is withdrawn.
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The two situations that exemplify standards and measurements issues related to land reclamation are:
1. **Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.** - This directly relates to the measurement of environmental standards regarding water quality and the effectiveness of the reclamation efforts.
2. **Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.** - This pertains to the standards applied in selecting appropriate vegetation for reclamation that supports the local ecosystem and prevents ecological issues.
The other scenarios, while problematic, do not directly pertain to standards and measurements as they relate more to regulatory compliance and funding issues.
1. **Monitoring of water quality at a reclaimed site shows high levels of metals, like lead, in the water.** - This directly relates to the measurement of environmental standards regarding water quality and the effectiveness of the reclamation efforts.
2. **Vegetation introduced to a reclaimed site is an invasive species that isn't native to the area.** - This pertains to the standards applied in selecting appropriate vegetation for reclamation that supports the local ecosystem and prevents ecological issues.
The other scenarios, while problematic, do not directly pertain to standards and measurements as they relate more to regulatory compliance and funding issues.