ECOLOGY
ECOSYSTEM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True or False:It is perfectly legal to remove sand off of the beach.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -While it may seem harmless, removing sand from beaches in the United States is in fact illegal. Even though this seemingly harmless act often goes unnoticed in small amounts, you can get fined for removing sand.
Detailed explanation-2: -Beach sand mining has been illegal since 1991 when the Coastal Regulation Zone Rules were first notified thirty years ago.
Detailed explanation-3: -To take something to a place that is already plentiful there, such as a date to a party with plenty of mixed company.
Detailed explanation-4: -R.S., c. 32, s. 5. 6 (1) No person shall wilfully take or remove any sand, gravel, stone or other material from a beach without the permission of the Minister.
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