Question

question # 9
multiple select
based on your reading of the following passage, which of these responses concerning regulation of cruise vacation travel are valid? (select all that apply.)
terrorist acts in recent years have caused government officials to look more closely at most areas of travel, but comparatively little has been done to regulate cruise travel more extensively. there are several reasons, however, that cruise travel should also be assessed from a security standpoint. both immediate and long - term impacts of cruise ship accidents have a lasting impact on the environment and on the many people whose lives are at stake on any given ship. responses to various incidents such as the carnival splendor and triumph incidents and the disaster of the costa concordia show that various businesses in the cruise travel industry handle safety issues differently, and that consequences for bad behavior are inconsistent. the environmental devastation caused by these failures is serious, and efforts to mitigate damage to local environments have been largely unsuccessful.
there is no real need for more regulatory intervention, because terrorism does not impact cruise ships.
these issues involve costs to private businesses that own cruise ships, and therefore the government has no stake in regulating these issues.
there may be a need for internationally common and enforced safety protocols.
regulation in this area should in part come from concerns for the environment, since accidents involving ships may cause permanent damage to the ecosystem.

Explanation:

The passage states that cruise travel should be assessed from a security standpoint due to environmental and safety - related issues. Incidents show inconsistent handling of safety and environmental devastation. So, international safety protocols may be needed and environmental concerns are valid for regulation. The first two options are contrary to the passage's implications.

Answer:

C. There may be a need for internationally common and enforced safety protocols.
D. Regulation in this area should in part come from concerns for the environment, since accidents involving ships may cause permanent damage to the ecosystem.