Lead enters the atmosphere as a particulate pollutant. This is a problem because it ________

A) is a precious metal, and it is being lost to the atmosphere
B) provides excess nutrients to waterways, resulting in eutrophication
C) will cause the ozone hole to increase
D) can become attached to radon
E) causes central nervous system damage in humans


E

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