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MC Global warming is affecting human health by increasing the
 
  A. Amount of air pollution from burning fossil fuels, leading to increased respiratory diseases.
   B. Environmental radiation exposure from nuclear power plants.
   C. Numbers of children affected by lead paint exposure.
   D. Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico, results in more intense hurricanes that have increased loss of human life.

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MC An oil storage tank has leaked and the surrounding residential area has been saturated with the leaked oil. Among the health precautions the homeowner should take are
 
  A. Avoid planting vegetables in the contaminated soil.
   B. Using a strong detergent to clean their yards.
   C. Install smoke detectors in the homes as a fire precaution.
   D. Inform the local media regarding the contaminant spill.



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Answer to Question 1

D. Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico, results in more intense hurricanes that have increased loss of human life.

Answer to Question 2

A. Avoid planting vegetables in the contaminated soil.





 

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