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Environmental Health and Safety — Quiz

Question 4 • Contemporary Health

Which is a source of water pollution?

Answer
A
solid waste accumulation at a landfill
B
particulates released by burning fossil fuels
C
black smoke released from a large truck
D
chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery

Explanation

Chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery can enter rivers or other bodies of water and contaminate them. The other choices describe solid waste or air pollution, rather than a direct source of water pollution.

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