The abbreviation "NIMBY" stands for "not in my backyard" a cry often heard when people protest____________?
Correct answer: B. all of the above
- A. landfills
- B. all of the above
- C. nuclear power facilities
- D. prisons
Explanation
NIMBY protests commonly oppose locally situated facilities such as landfills, prisons, and nuclear power plants because residents object to their perceived risks or nuisances near their homes. Thus, all three examples fit.
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