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Environmental Issues

Question 4 • Online World History B

Which is the best example of how one form of pollution affects another?

Answer
A
The fumes from a dam’s hydroelectric power causes air pollution.
B
Chemicals seeping from a manufacturing plant causes air pollution.
C
The use of natural fertilizer on infertile soil causes soil pollution.
D
The use of pesticides on plants causes air and water pollution.

Explanation

Pesticides applied to plants can spread beyond the plants: some may drift into the air, while rain can wash them into nearby water. This shows how pollution from pesticide use can affect both air and water. The best choice is “The use of pesticides on plants causes air and water pollution.”

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