A 1948 public opinion poll revealed that a majority of Americans believed that atomic power would
A. cause significant harm to the environment if used as an energy source.
B. likely result in the destruction of much of human civilization in the next few decades.
C. in the long run, do more good than harm.
D. have few practical applications in the foreseeable future.
E. be used in war within the next five years.
Answer: C
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