Multiple Choice
Where do the toxic gases and leachates come from that are the result of mining for gold?
A) Sulfur compounds in the ore
B) Chlorine compounds in the ore
C) Carbon compounds in the ore
D) Cyanide used in the operation of mining for the gold
E) Heavy metals used in the operation of mining for the gold
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