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The public's perception of risk is largely shaped by
 
  A) the media.
  B) reading scientific reports on environmental hazards.
  C) taking environmental science courses in high school or college.
  D) political affiliation.

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The new IRIS and NCEA programs of the EPA
 
  A) work globally with U.N. agencies to detect pathogens in imported foods.
  B) write policy for the U.S. Congress to shape legislation on toxic chemicals.
  C) publish and create databases on chemicals released into the environment that may pose health risks.
  D) have produced an index for the risk of suffering from asthma in U.S. cities.


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JYan

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


Arii_bell

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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