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In environmental context, the “dirty dozen” refers to __________?
A
12 most harmful greenhouse gases
B
12 ozone depleting substances
C
12 persistent organic pollutants
✓ Official correct answer
D
None of the above
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A
12 most harmful greenhouse gases
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B
12 ozone depleting substances
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C
12 persistent organic pollutants
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D
None of the above
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Explanation
It refers to 12 persistent organic pollutants (Stockholm Convention).
Hence the keyed answer is 12 persistent organic pollutants.
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