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