Smelting ore, as in Ducktown, Tennessee, releases toxic chemicals in the form of

A. Dust, from grinding ore gravel
B. Solids, in the form of toxic waste
C. Gases, from baked ore
D. Liquids, from leaching processes
E. All of these are correct


Answer: C

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