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Environmental Health and Safety

Question 3 • GA-GSE Health Education

Which is a source of water pollution?

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

Explanation

Chemical waste discharged from an oil refinery can enter rivers, lakes, or groundwater and contaminate the water. Black smoke and particulates released by burning fossil fuels are sources of air pollution. Solid waste at a landfill is primarily a land-waste issue, although landfill leaks can sometimes pollute water.

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