Acid mine drainage occurs when

A. oxygen, water, and bacteria cause sulfur to form sulfuric acid.
B. biomass is burned to generate methane.
C. oil is separated in a distillation tower.
D. sulfur is released into the atmosphere during mining.


Answer: A

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