Which was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s?

a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants

b. chemicals used in dry cleaning shops

c. large numbers of horses used for transportation

d. dust storms blowing in from the Great Plains

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Tyshawn Woods

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6 June, 04:32

Which was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s?

a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants

b. chemicals used in dry cleaning shops

c. large numbers of horses used for transportation

d. dust storms blowing in from the Great Plains

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Sarge · Answer 1

A major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s was " a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants" since this was a major issue in the Industrial Revolution.

Jakayla Walker · Answer 2

A) wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s.

Which was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s?a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plantsb. chemicals used in dry cleaning shopsc. large numbers of horses used for transportationd. dust storms blowing in from the Great Plains

Which was a major cause of environmental pollution in American cities during the late 1800s?

a. wastewater discharge from hydroelectric power plants

b. chemicals used in dry cleaning shops

c. large numbers of horses used for transportation

d. dust storms blowing in from the Great Plains