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    Question

    In the question below, a situation is given, followed

    by statements that may or may not be possible reasons for the situation. Select the option that best describes the reason for the situation in the question. Situation: Palau – a beautiful country with stunning beaches in the western Pacific Ocean – has announced that it would ban certain kinds of sunscreens from next year. 1. Domestic sunscreen manufacturers have been lobbying against sunscreen imports. 2. The UV-filtering chemicals found in sunscreens shield the skin from sunburns. 3. Certain chemicals present in some sunscreens contribute to coral bleaching - a phenomenon where corals turn white under stressful conditions.
    A Only 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The situation tells us how Palau has banned some types of sunscreens. 3 provides us a possible reason behind the move: some chemicals present in them harm corals. Thus, (a) is the right answer.

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