Question
A local non-profit organization is developing a public-service announcement to persuade citizens to properly dispose of hazardous materials. Which facts best support the organization’s intent? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overseen hazardous-waste management since 1976.”
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overseen hazardous-waste management since 1976.”
“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”
“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”
“Households often feature potentially hazardous materials, such as certain types of light bulbs and thermometers, that must be properly disposed of.”
“Households often feature potentially hazardous materials, such as certain types of light bulbs and thermometers, that must be properly disposed of.”
“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”
“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”
“Automotive garages, laboratories, and hospitals are among the greatest producers of hazardous materials.”
Responses
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overseen hazardous-waste management since 1976.”
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has overseen hazardous-waste management since 1976.”
“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”
“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”
“Households often feature potentially hazardous materials, such as certain types of light bulbs and thermometers, that must be properly disposed of.”
“Households often feature potentially hazardous materials, such as certain types of light bulbs and thermometers, that must be properly disposed of.”
“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”
“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”
“Automotive garages, laboratories, and hospitals are among the greatest producers of hazardous materials.”
Answers
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The two facts that best support the organization’s intent to persuade citizens to properly dispose of hazardous materials are:
1. **“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”**
This statement underscores the importance of proper disposal methods and informs citizens about the necessary steps they need to take.
2. **“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”**
This fact highlights the potential dangers of improper disposal and exposure to hazardous materials, thereby motivating citizens to take action to protect their health and the environment.
1. **“Hazardous materials cannot simply be thrown out with regular garbage; they must be taken to a specialized waste-management facility.”**
This statement underscores the importance of proper disposal methods and informs citizens about the necessary steps they need to take.
2. **“Exposure to hazardous waste has been tied to cancer, infections, irritations, and genetic mutations.”**
This fact highlights the potential dangers of improper disposal and exposure to hazardous materials, thereby motivating citizens to take action to protect their health and the environment.