Certain forms of the element mercury move up through the food chain and into humans. What is primary problem that mercury is known to cause in people?
A. higher incidences of kidney cancer
B. increased failure of metallic joint replacements
C. severe hearing loss
D. higher incidences of brain cancer
E. birth defects and loss of cognitive ability in children
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
What is the highest spot elevation (“X”) on the map and in what PLSS (Public Land Survey Section) section is it located?
Figure 24.8 is a portion of the Philipp, Mississippi, 7.5-minute quadrangle in northwestern Mississippi. The Tallahatchie River flows through the landscape from west to east. (Remember to use the topographic map symbol legend inside the front cover of this manual.)
Review Figure 24.4, analyze Figure 24.8 closely, and answer the following questions and completion items about Figure 24.8.
Ice cores from Antarctica span hundreds of thousands of years of time. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The most important factor in determining which biome is found in a particular area is ____.
A. soil type B. topography C. altitude D. climate E. tidal activity
Two or more parallel joints in the same area are referred to as a joint:
a. swarm. b. set. c. field. d. repetition. e. cluster.