The Sediments That Make Up the Ganges River Delta in India

question 20

Multiple Choice

The sediments that make up the Ganges river delta in India are often toxic because they

• A) Run through toxic soils
• B) Originate in coastal industrial areas
• C) Are highly acidic due to acid rain
• D) Have concentrations of naturally occurring arsenic
• E) Dissolve naturally-occurring sulfur dioxide

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