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Impact of Waste on Aquatic and Terrestrial life

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Presence of which of the following toxic metals due to waste accumulation are harmful for aquatic life?

A

Arsenic

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B

Cadmium

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Lithium

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D

Mercury

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Solution

The correct options are
A Arsenic
B Cadmium
D Mercury
The presence of toxic metals like arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, and nickel in the water due to waste accumulation, would reduce the growth of fish and diminish their survival ability.

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