Question

multiple choice question
lead poisoning commonly occurs from all of the following except what?
○ handling chips from old lead - based paint
○ writing with a lead pencil
○ drinking lead - contaminated water
○ breathing dust where there is lead - based paint

Explanation:

Lead - based paint chips, lead - contaminated water, and lead - based paint dust can all expose a person to lead and cause lead poisoning. However, a "lead" pencil does not actually contain lead. It is made of graphite and clay.

Answer:

B. Writing with a lead pencil