Multiple Choice
How did Hurricane Floyd contribute to dramatic water pollution in North Carolina?
A) Intense rain and river flooding caused poorly sited pig farm waste lagoons to overflow.
B) Intense winds damaged pig farm waste treatment facilities, rendering them inoperable.
C) Pig carcasses were washed into the ocean, where they decayed.
D) Careful preparation by pig farm operators prevented major water contamination despite the intensity of the hurricane.
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