Question

question 10 of 10
which of the following is an example of an environmental problem caused by chemicals?
a. non - poisonous dyes being added to streams to measure water flow
b. beaches being washed away by high tides
c. televisions that contain dangerous chemicals being thrown into landfills
d. farm crops being watered daily using long systems of pipes carrying water

Explanation:

• Option A: Non - poisonous dyes are not harmful chemicals in terms of causing environmental problems.
• Option B: Beaches being washed away by high tides is a natural phenomenon, not caused by chemicals.
• Option C: Televisions with dangerous chemicals thrown into landfills can release those chemicals into the environment (soil, groundwater etc.), causing environmental problems.
• Option D: Farm crops watered by pipes is an agricultural practice and not related to chemical - caused environmental problems.

Answer:

C. Televisions that contain dangerous chemicals being thrown into landfills