Of all the sources of pollution, which one releases the greatest amount of toxic substances into the environment?
A) Homes
B) Automobiles
C) Small businesses
D) Industrial facilities
Question 2
Halogenated hydrocarbons are a problematic group of synthetic organic compounds because they are
A) toxic, non-biodegradable and readily absorbed into the body.
B) radioactive.
C) heavy metal insecticides that kill many non-target species.
D) biodegradable but highly toxic.