In 2007, heavy rains accompanied an outbreak of cholera in children living in war-torn Iraq. What was the likely cause of the spread of this disease?
A) Pollution by raw sewage in waterways
B) Outbreaks of mosquito-borne disease
C) Lack of protection from the rain, causing the children to be very cold
D) High levels of petroleum products in drinking water
A
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