With the help of science, the fast food industry has been able to produce a uniform-looking and uniform-tasting potato. However, this potato comes at a cost-it requires heavy doses of chemicals that pollute land and surrounding waters. Sociologists call this a(n)_________________ cost.
A)externality
B)social
C)environmental
D)secret

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An externality is a cost or benefit that affects a party who did not choose to incur that cost or benefit. In this context, the pollution caused by chemicals used in potato production is an external cost to society and the environment.

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