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Environmental Concerns of Industrialization

Question 5 • GA-GSE World Geography B

What happened in Bhopal, India, in 1984?

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A
A nuclear reactor exploded, killing 30 people.
B
Deadly gases from a pesticide factory killed 20,000 people.
C
The dam holding back a toxic waste retention pond failed, flooding 10,000 homes with benzene.
D
An oil tanker crashed into a harbor dock, spilling 55,000 gallons of oil at the mouth of the Ganges River.

Explanation

In December 1984, a toxic gas leak at a pesticide plant in Bhopal exposed nearby residents to deadly chemicals. The disaster killed thousands of people, with estimates varying; among these choices, the best match is “Deadly gases from a pesticide factory killed 20,000 people.”

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