Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3 only. Exhaust, tobacco smoke and wood smoke are keyed benzene sources. Varnish and polyurethane are not in the official trio.
- B
2 and 4 only
2 and 4 only. Under-counts exhaust and wood; keeps varnish.
- C
1, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only. Mixes a miss and a drop.
- D
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
All five. 4 and 5 are not counted on this paper.
Summary. Official key is (a) 1, 2 and 3 only. Benzene exposure as keyed: automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke, wood burning. Varnished furniture and polyurethane goods are not in that official set.
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