The Temperature of a Copper- Leaching Dump

question 26

Multiple Choice

The temperature of a copper- leaching dump

• A) at a given time determines which microorganism is active and which are not.
• B) remains at an optimal temperature of 30°C throughout the process.
• C) remains at an optimal temperature of 80°C throughout the process.
• D) dramatically fluctuates due to endothermic reactions and exothermic reactions that each take place.

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