Which of the following best matches the description?Use of facts to estimate the probability of harm to human health that may result from exposure to pollutants, toxins, or management decisions.

A. sustainable development
B. probability
C. risk assessment
D. risk
E. supply/demand curve
F. negligible risk
G. subsidy
H. external costs
I. risk management
J. demand


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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  2. Fossil correlation
  3. Original horizontality
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