The Negative Externality That Could Potentially Cause the Most Harm

question 31

Multiple Choice

The negative externality that could potentially cause the most harm to humans is:

• A) the greenhouse effect,which allows sunlight to enter the atmosphere and traps the heat.
• B) the increase in the magnitude of the greenhouse effect and the resulting changes in the earth's climate.
• C) increased acidity of lakes and streams caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
• D) the corrosion of metals and deterioration of stone caused by acid rain.

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