A paper mill located on a coastal region of Florida experienced an
accident in which a large portion of toxic waste from the plant leaked
into the ocean. This waste contained dioxins which affect animal health
and the environment. The company cleans up the waste and the state
requires that they hire an ecologist for the next 10 years to monitor the
area.
Which statement best explains why the state required the company to
hire an ecologist?
The state needs to ensure the company cleaned the spill.
The state wants to be sure there are not new, mutated species.
The state wants to see if the spill will have a continued impact on biodiversity.
The state needs to be sure the company will not be sued by an environmental agency.
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