Question

The toxic effects of water pollution are generally _______.
a.
immediate and long-lasting
b.
immediate and short-lived
c.
delayed and long-lasting
d.
delayed and short-lived


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

C — delayed and long-lasting. Toxic water contaminants often cause chronic effects that appear after exposure and persist or accumulate over time.