Lead Enters the Atmosphere as a Particulate Pollutant

question 39

Multiple Choice

Lead enters the atmosphere as a particulate pollutant. This is a problem because it _________________.

• A) provides excess nutrients to waterways, resulting in eutrophication
• B) causes central nervous system damage in humans
• C) is a precious metal, and it is being lost to the atmosphere
• D) can become attached to radon
• E) will cause the ozone hole to increase

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