Environmental
In Hawaii, what environmental hazard is particularly associated with older residential properties in certain communities like Wahiawa on Oahu?
AA. Mercury contamination from fishing industry
BB. Soil contamination from historical pineapple and sugarcane pesticide use✓ Correct
CC. Radioactive waste from nuclear testing
DD. Cadmium from industrial processing
Explanation
Communities like Wahiawa sit on former agricultural land where pineapple and sugarcane cultivation used pesticides including DBCP and EDB that persist in soil and groundwater.
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