Environmental
Mississippi's coastal homeowners affected by Hurricane Katrina's surge may still find residual contamination in their soils from:
AOnly saltwater intrusion effects
BIndustrial chemicals, petroleum products, sewage, and other contaminants carried and deposited by floodwaters from commercial and industrial areas✓ Correct
COnly natural organic matter
DOnly sand and silt from the Gulf
Explanation
Major storm surges carry contaminated floodwaters from diverse sources — industrial facilities, fuel storage, sewage treatment plants, and hazardous material sites. These floodwaters deposit a mix of contaminants in residential areas.
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