Matching Match the Term with the Short Phrase or Description That

question 70

Multiple Choice

Matching
Match the term with the short phrase or description that best matches it.
-contaminants​

• A)illness occurring as a result of ingesting food or water contaminated with a poisonous substance
• B)illness caused by eating food that contains a harmful toxin or chemical
• C)a toxic compound, produced by microorganisms, that harms mucous membranes
• D)a poisonous compound that disrupts the nervous system
• E)illness caused by eating a food containing bacteria or other microorganisms capable of growing and thriving in a person's tissues
• F)a poisonous toxin produced by molds
• G)agents that cause physical harm or death when present in large amounts
• H)the inadvertent transfer of bacteria from one food to another
• I)potentially dangerous substances that can accidentally get into foods
• J)compounds that contain one or more of a class of atoms that includes fluorine, chlorine, iodine, and bromine
• K)any of a number of mineral ions, such as mercury and lead, so named because of their relatively high atomic weight

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Definitions:

Progressive Reformers

Activists and policy-makers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for social, political, and economic reforms to address societal issues.

Public Good

A commodity or service that is provided without profit to all members of a society, either by the government or a private individual or organization.

Individual Rights

Rights guaranteed to individuals, typically regarding personal freedom, fairness, and protection from government overreach, often outlined in a country's constitution.

Progressive Movement

A social and political movement in the early 20th century that sought to address the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.