The EPA Limit for Lead in the Soil of Play

question 9

Multiple Choice

The EPA limit for lead in the soil of play areas is 400 ppm. This is the same as

• A) 400 µg lead in each kilogram of soil.
• B) 400 mg lead in each kilogram of soil.
• C) 400 mg lead in each gram of soil.
• D) 400 µg lead in each milligram of soil.
• E) 400 g lead in each kilogram of soil.

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