Since 1969, when the Cuyahoga River in Ohio was so polluted that it spontaneously burst into flame, the overall quality of water in the U.S. has

A. steadily declined.
B. remained unchanged.
C. steadily improved.
D. remained a non-issue.


C. steadily improved.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) Soil contains a complex food web B) Fertilized soils are a source of water pollution C) Soil serves as a sink for carbon dioxide D) Soil can immobilize contaminants and remediate waste E) All of these choices are correct.

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