Why is mercury released from coal a problem?

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Mercury tends to accumulate in the bodies of animals, such as fish we eat. Large amounts of mercury are harmful to our health so we have to be careful about what kinds and amounts of fish we consume.

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A large, rapid mass wasting event that is difficult to classify is often called a(n) _____

a. ground tsunami b. landwave c. landslide d. landflow e. earthslide

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Clearly distinguish between mass, weight, and volume

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What are the different ways of measuring the intensity and/or effects of earthquakes? Which do you think is best, and why?

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