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In History / High School | 2014-11-17

Which did not contribute to New York City's terrible pollution problems in the late 1800s?

A. pneumatic subway
B. horse and pig manure
C. oil refineries
D. insufficient sanitary services

Asked by Wilburn802

Answer (2)

Since a pneumatic subway is powered by air pressure, that would be the answer.

Answered by bobeld | 2024-06-10

The correct answer to the question is A. pneumatic subway, as it did not contribute to pollution, unlike horse and pig manure, oil refineries, and insufficient sanitary services, all of which significantly impacted New York City's environment in the late 1800s.
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Answered by bobeld | 2024-12-27

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