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After learning about the hazardous effects of land pollution, Nicholas would like to do his part in reducing land pollution. What should he do?

A
purchase a case of plastic water bottles
B
choose plastic bags at the grocery store
C
discard cardboard in trash bins
D
wrap gifts with a paper shopping bag
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Which statement is accurate about malignant mesothelioma?

A
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that typically forms in the heart.
B
Only a small number of mesothelioma cases have been caused by exposure to asbestos.
C
Mesothelioma develops quickly and can be detected within a few years of exposure.
D
The family members of those exposed to asbestos are also at risk for mesothelioma.
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Sora lives near a farm that performs aerial pesticide spraying every month. She notices a yellow haze around her home after each spray. What might she do to minimize her risk of pesticide exposure?

A
wash vegetables purchased from the supermarket
B
select organic produce from the local farmers’ market
C
take off her shoes at the door before entering her home
D
repaint the walls inside her home with lead-free paint.

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