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Burns, lesions, sores, disfigured births and cancer are all consequences of what?

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Radioactive contamination
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Greenhouse effect
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Acid rain
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Ozone depletion
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The correct option is A Radioactive contamination
Some effects of radiation pollution are- burns, red lesions, sores, various types of cancer, disfigured births, and blindness in children. In the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster, the people in the area nearby the plant suffered from burns, red lesions and sores. The next generation of children was disfigured at birth. Some of the preventive measures to mitigate radiation pollution are- by proper disposal of radioactive wastes, adequate labelling of contents, banning nuclear tests, and using alternative eco-friendly sources of energy.

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