Air pollution is more dangerous to the public, but toxic waste generates more public uproar.Why?
A)Those exposed to the health hazard posed by the toxic waste site are usually less sure that exposure has occurred.
B)Those exposed to the health hazard posed by the toxic waste site are usually more sure that exposure has occurred.
C)Fewer people cause air pollution than toxic waste.
D)Fewer people are affected by air pollution than by toxic waste.
E)Toxic waste causes more illness and death than air pollution does.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Those exposed to toxic waste usually have a clearer understanding that they have been exposed, whereas with air pollution, the effects can be more subtle and hard to attribute to a specific source. This can lead to a greater public outcry around toxic waste sites, even if air pollution poses a greater overall danger to the public.

Air Pollution Is More Dangerous to the Public, but Toxic