Dust storms ____
a. ?are only a concern in areas near deserts
b. ?affect vegetation and agriculture, but have little direct effect on humans
c. ?can cause effects on a global scale
d. ?are always caused by weather patterns and are not affected by human activity
e. ?are prevented by agricultural planting in sensitive areas
ANSWER: c
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