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Q · Environmental PollutionMedium · 45s
Consider the following regarding Mercury Pollution: 1. Mercury can bioaccumulate in fish. 2. Burning of coal is a major source of mercury emissions globally. Which is/are correct?
TopicEnvironmental Pollution
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Mercury bioaccumulates in aquatic food chains and coal combustion releases significant mercury.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2