Itai-Itai Disease Resulted from Contamination of the Zintzu River Basin

question 15

Multiple Choice

Itai-Itai disease resulted from contamination of the Zintzu River basin with what types of mine wastes?

• A)cyanide
• B)gold and silver
• C)lead, zinc, and cadmium
• D)acid mine drainage

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