Question

The image shows an oil refinery in Washington.

Which best explains how this refinery is affecting Washington’s environment?

It is helping it by following proper disposal of toxic chemicals.
It is helping it by limiting the release of toxic chemicals.
It is hurting it by contributing to the production of acid rain.
It is hurting it by adding to the damage of water supplies.

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While I can't see the image you're referring to, I can provide insights based on common environmental impacts of oil refineries.

Typically, oil refineries can have negative effects on the environment, including contributing to air and water pollution, which can lead to issues such as the production of acid rain and contamination of water supplies.

Given the options you provided, the most accurate choice regarding the general environmental impact of oil refineries is:

**It is hurting it by contributing to the production of acid rain.**

This choice reflects the common understanding of how emissions from oil refineries can lead to acid rain through the release of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can harm both the environment and public health.

If you have specific details or context from the image, that could further refine the evaluation.

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