Asked by Angela Hartz on May 05, 2024

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Petrochemical plants between New Orleans and Baton Rouge form what local residents call:

A) "Exxonville."
B) "the Oily Way."
C) "Cancer Alley."
D) "The Black Gold Coast."
E) "Poison Point."

Petrochemical Plants

Industrial facilities engaged in the production of chemicals and derivatives primarily from petroleum and natural gas.

Cancer Alley

A colloquial name for an area along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, known for a high concentration of industrial plants and associated with elevated cancer rates among its population.

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Elijah GoodmanMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The term "Cancer Alley" is commonly used by local residents to refer to the area between New Orleans and Baton Rouge along the Mississippi River that is heavily industrialized with petrochemical plants. The area has been associated with high rates of cancer and other health problems among residents.