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Which of these is a major source of mercury pollution in water?
APaper industry
BCoal power plants
CThermometer factories
DAll of the above
✓ Correct Answer: D — All of the above
Mercury is released from coal combustion, industrial processes like paper bleaching, and manufacturing of scientific instruments.
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