Mercury Released from Coal-Burning Power Plants Would Be at the Highest

question 53

Multiple Choice

Mercury released from coal-burning power plants would be at the highest concentration in

• A)the phytoplankton.
• B)eagles that eat the walleye.
• C)the zooplankton.
• D)the minnows.
• E)the walleyE.

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