With the Help of Science, the Fast Food Industry Has

question 50

Multiple Choice

With the help of science, the fast food industry has been able to produce a uniform-looking and uniform-tasting potato. However, this potato comes at a cost-it requires heavy doses of chemicals that pollute land and surrounding waters. Sociologists call this a(n) _________________ cost.

• A)externality
• B)social
• C)environmental
• D)secret

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