Which Statement About Arsenic Is False

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which statement about arsenic is false?

• A)It is odorless and tasteless.
• B)It contaminates groundwater via natural processes.
• C)It harms the nervous system and may cause birth defects.
• D)Reducing the amount of arsenic in water will increase the cost of water.
• E)Arsenic concentrations are uniform across the U.S.

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