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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To determine: The amount of mercury released from the gold production in South America.

Introduction: Mercury is a toxic element and is naturally found in water, air, and soil. It is released in the environment through weathering of rocks, volcanic activity, and human activity. Human activity is mainly responsible for the mercury releases, especially for burning of coal in coal-fired power stations, domestic uses, waste incinerators, industries, fossil fuels, and mining of metals.

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