A situation in which a released chemical has contacted people and the environment is described as _____.

a. Absorption
b. residue
c. Contamination
d. Exposure


Ans: c. Contamination

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Noting the orientation of the circle of illumination on June 21, explain the above question.

What will be an ideal response?

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