Which statement describes the significant environmental battle spearheaded by the San Francisco Bay Association in 1961?

a. Shoreline construction along the bay of garbage dumps, an airport, housing tracts and industrial parks threatened the existence of the bay, and the group wanted to prevent its disappearance.
b. Residents in the communities around San Francisco Bay organized to support the California Water Project, hoping that it would reverse the salinization of the fresh water in the delta caused by overuse of water by Central Valley farmers.
c. Residents in the communities around San Francisco Bay organized to fight for better air quality.
d. The use of pesticides and fertilizers by growers in the delta region was starting to pollute the waters of the bay, and the group organized to pressure the state government to regulate the use of these chemicals.


a

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A. Greek colonies B. cities C. the palaces of the kings D. independent academic institutions E. places where Alexander had lived

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Discuss the chief characteristics and accomplishments of the Mayan Empire

What will be an ideal response?

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