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Ethics of Industrialization — Cumulative exam

Question 22 • SHS Alt Geography Sem 2- 2021

How are humans most at risk by toxic dumping into oceans and other waterways?

Answer
A
They have a higher risk of breathing in pollutants.
B
They have an increased risk of ingesting contaminated water and seafood.
C
They have a decreased risk of getting certain cancers.
D
They likely will suffer a loss of employment due to companies being forced out of business by government regulators.

Explanation

Toxic substances dumped into waterways can contaminate water and build up in fish and other seafood. People may then be exposed by drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated seafood, so the best answer is “an increased risk of ingesting contaminated water and seafood.”

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