There Are Three Major Sources of Air Pollution: Coal-Burning Utility

question 16

True/False

There are three major sources of air pollution: coal-burning utility plants,factories,and
motor vehicles.

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Definitions:

Mutagens

Agents, such as chemicals or radiation, that can cause mutations by altering the DNA sequence within genes.

Carcinogens

Substances or exposures that are known to cause cancer or significantly increase the risk of developing cancer.

Preventable Hazard

A risk or danger to health and safety that can be minimized or eliminated through proactive measures, planning, and awareness.

Nonlinear Dose Response

A relationship in which the effect of exposure to a substance does not directly correlate to the dose received, often observed with toxins and pharmaceuticals.