Pollution is best described as ________.

A. substances or materials that are toxic to humans, thus decreasing the quality of the human environment
B. the decrease in the quality of the environment as a result of natural events
C. changing the population growth of species
D. can be broken down by bacteria
E. adding substances or energy that harm the environment


Answer: E

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