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Minamata disease results from contamination of which medium?

1. arsenic released into the air
2. organic waste entering drinking water
3. an oil spill in water
4. mercury from industrial effluents entering fishing waters

Correct answer: mercury from industrial effluents entering fishing waters

Solution

Minamata disease is caused by mercury poisoning, specifically from industrial waste that contaminates water bodies, leading to the accumulation of mercury in fish, which then affects human health when consumed.

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