Many Cities in the American Southwest Rely on Sources of Drinking

question 34

Multiple Choice

Many cities in the American Southwest rely on sources of drinking water that contaminated with ________.

• A)arsenic
• B)lead
• C)coliform bacteria
• D)DDT

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