Environmental

Mississippi's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico means that coastal properties face potential contamination from which historic event?

AThree Mile Island nuclear accident
BThe Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which affected Mississippi's coastal environment✓ Correct
CThe Dust Bowl of the 1930s
DIndustrial pollution from the Tennessee Valley

Explanation

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill severely impacted Mississippi's Gulf Coast, affecting shorelines, fisheries, and property values. Buyers and sellers of Gulf Coast properties should be aware of any lingering impacts.

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