Use of mercury to extract metals like gold and silver is a problem because mercury __________.
A) can pollute areas around and downstream of mines
B) acidifies water in drainage areas
C) produces long-lasting radioactive waste
D) itself is nonrenewable
E) All of these answers are correct.
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