In 1978, the state of North Carolina needed to clean up 60,000 tons of PCB-contaminated soil spread through 14 counties by an electric company. How did the state government decide on Warren County as the site to bury the toxic soil known to cause cancer?
A) A statewide vote.
B) Politicians said the area had less economic potential than others.
C) Warren county is the least densely populated area in the state.
D) It was the location of the corporation that did the dumping.

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Politicians stated that Warren County had less economic potential than other areas, making it a suitable location for the disposal of the toxic soil.

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