27. Tires that are piled, stacked or dumped illegally may lead to all of the following, EXCEPT: A) Dangerous burn areas that, once ignited, emit dangerous toxic fumes and are nearly impossible to put out B) An overabundance of obstacle course challenges C) Retained water that is a breeding ground for mosquitoes D) Accelerated breeding of mice and rats
Advanced Placement (AP) · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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B) An overabundance of obstacle course challenges
The other options (A, C, D) describe potential negative consequences of illegally piled, stacked, or dumped tires:
- A) Dangerous burn areas with toxic fumes.
- C) Retained water that serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
- D) Accelerated breeding of mice and rats.
Illegally disposed tires can indeed pose serious environmental and health hazards. The burning of tires, in particular, releases harmful pollutants and toxins into the air, creating health risks for nearby communities. Stagnant water in tire piles can lead to the proliferation of disease-carrying mosquitoes, and the tires can provide shelter and nesting sites for rodents.