Environmental
In Michigan, 'historic contamination' from automobile manufacturing in the Detroit area is particularly associated with which contaminants?
AAgricultural pesticides and fertilizers
BHeavy metals, volatile organic compounds, solvents, and petroleum products from decades of auto manufacturing✓ Correct
CNaturally occurring radon and arsenic only
DAgricultural nitrates from livestock operations
Explanation
Detroit and surrounding Michigan communities have significant industrial legacy contamination from automobile manufacturing, including heavy metals (lead, chromium), solvents (TCE, PCE), and petroleum products from machine shops, paint facilities, and industrial operations.
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