BOOK INQUIRY TO LIFE BIO/W CONCT ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781266107627
Author: Mader
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 35.3, Problem 1QTC
Do you think that the government should be able to require citizens to enact water conservation measures? If so, what type of measures should be required?
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