Question

ecodetectives: peril river
restoration:
based on the data you have collected, who is guilty of degrading the peril river environment? choose all that apply:
the factory
paradise organic farm
big sky ranch
the power plant
ive selected the guilty party (or parties)!
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Explanation:

To determine the guilty parties in degrading the Peril River environment, we analyze each entity:

• The Factory: Factories often release pollutants (chemicals, waste) into water bodies, degrading water quality.
• The Power Plant: Power plants (especially if using fossil fuels or improper waste management) can discharge thermal pollution, heavy metals, or other contaminants into rivers.
• Big Sky Ranch: Ranches may contribute to water pollution via runoff of fertilizers, pesticides, or animal waste, which can enter the river and cause eutrophication or contamination.
• Paradise Organic Farm: While “organic” farming aims to be eco - friendly, improper organic waste management or runoff of organic fertilizers can still impact water quality, though less severely than non - organic operations. However, in many environmental degradation scenarios involving farms near rivers, even organic farms can be a source if practices are not optimal.

Answer:

The Factory, The Power Plant, Big Sky Ranch, Paradise Organic Farm (select the checkboxes for these entities).