Asked by Daynellie Kendall on Jun 13, 2024

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Which Great Lake was first to show intense effects of water pollution? 

A)  Lake Superior 
B)  Lake Ontario 
C)  Lake Huron 
D)  Lake Erie

Great Lake

Each of the five large, interconnected freshwater lakes located in North America on the Canada-United States border, constituting the largest group of freshwater lakes by total area.

Water Pollution

The contamination of water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans, and groundwater, caused by harmful substances resulting from human activities.

Lake Erie

The fourth-largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, known for its fishing industry, recreation, and as a critical source of fresh water.

  • Absorb an understanding of the issues and approaches in addressing and averting water pollution.
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Angie GonzalesJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the 1960s, Lake Erie became the first Great Lake to show intense effects of water pollution due to the discharge of industrial and municipal waste. This pollution caused harmful algal blooms, fish kills, and even made the water flammable in some areas. The situation in Lake Erie led to the creation of environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Water Act to improve water quality not only in the Great Lakes but also across the United States.