Pollution limits are categorized as primary when they are established to protect human health, including the health of "sensitive" populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. They are categorized as secondary when the limits are set to protect against environmental and property damage, such as damage to crops, vegetation, buildings, and animals.

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Pollution Limits Are

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Pollution limits are

A) primary when based on human health effects, and primary when based on environmental and property effects
B) secondary when based on human health effects and primary when based on environmental and property effects
C) primary when based on human health effects, and secondary when based on environmental and property effects
D) secondary for human health effects, and secondary for environmental and property effects

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