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C.
It is a mutagen.
D.
Asbestos fibers are inhaled and get lodged in the throat, causing asphyxiation.
E.
Asbestos is not lethal but can act as an allergen.
12.
Which of the following is a common source of lead pollution today?
A.
The use of leaded gasoline
B.
Vehicle emissions
C.
Metal processing
D.
Acid precipitation
E.
Smog
13.
When a factory uses water to help cool its operational processes and then releases this water into a loc-
al river, pollution can occur as which of the following?
A.
Carcinogens
B.
Pathogens
C.
Thermal pollution
D.
Heavy metal pollution
E.
Cold discharged water
Questions 14-15 refer to the following cost-benefit analysis curve.
14.
Which is a valid reason why marginal costs exceeded marginal benefits?
A.
An increase occurred in the cost of production.
B.
There is potential for an increase in biodiversity.
C.
Profits are high.
D.
Prices are higher than marginal cost.
E.
It was pushed in this direction due to an increase in production.
