SAGE News Clips: Water Contamination ProtestDocumentary filmmaker and Flint native Michael Moore returns to Michigan to protest the lead in the Flint, MI water system. Moore and protestors call on President Obama to take on the water crisis as a human rights issue during an upcoming trip to Michigan.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 374, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:How did science as a form of knowledge play an active role in the Flint, Michigan water crisis?
A. The government only took action in Flint once citizens collaborated with scientists to confirm that the water contained dangerous pollutants.
B. The government only took action in Flint once the EPA confirmed that the water contained dangerous pollutants.
C. The government only took action in Flint once celebrities such as Michael Moore started protesting there.
D. The government only took action in Flint once it became a controversial topic during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Answer: A
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