This oil refinery near houston, texas, is an example of how humans can modify, or change, their environment to suit their
needs. however, this modification does come with risks. which of these is a major risk of this kind of modification to the natural
environment?
a: earthquakes can unexpectedly cause widespread structural damages to
towns across a region.
b: pollution caused by oil refineries can cause environmental damage to
surrounding areas.
c: flooding along rivers can result in homes being destroyed.
d: hurricanes can damage the gulf coast.
answer this quick

B:Pollution caused by oil refineries can cause environmental damage to

surrounding areas.

Explanation:

The pollution caused by oil refineries can cause environmental damage to surrounding areas, we have to remember that oil refineries are industrial plants that transform crude oil into more usable forms of oil, gas, diesel and other petroleum derivates, this creates large concentrations of carbon dioxide and other hazardous gases that if not treated well can cause environmental problems.

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