In the late 80's and early 90's twelve children were diagnosed with leukemia. The map shows the effect of the pollution on childhood leukemia rates in the area. The orange area shows the likelihood of cancer in children being 2.6 times more then the yellow area. The
red area shows the likelihood of cancer in children being 3.4 times more then the yellow area. What can you infer caused the children
closet to the landfill to become ill?
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A)
The landfill area was where decomposition of organisms (like plants and
animals) took place.
B)
The landfill area was sprayed with pesticides to keep the flies away.
C)
Huge amounts of waste were illegally dumped.
D)
Large amounts of plastic waste were burned.