Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Fluoridation is a water treatment process that reduces tooth decay by 5% to 40% and has been used successfully in the United States for more than 70 years.
2. The diversion of water from lakes and rivers for irrigation is reducing the amount of water available to local communities.
3. Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been linked to long-term health consequences including cancer and damage to the central nervous system.
4. Taking a bath typically uses less water than taking a shower.
5. The biggest single component of household trash by weight is yard waste.


1. True
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. False

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