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rosent76

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Americans throw away approximately 4 pounds of solid waste per person per day. The highest percentage by weight of refuse are paper and
 
  1. Food.
  2. Glass.
  3. Plastic.
  4. Wood.
  5. Yard waste.

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The most common cancer linked to environmental causes is
 
  1. Breast cancer related to exposure to pesticides and herbicides.
  2. Colon cancer related to ingestion of both incidental and intentional food additives.
  3. Lung cancer related to exposure to secondhand smoke and radon gas.
  4. Skin cancer related to exposure to ultraviolet radiation.


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dajones82

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4


rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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