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Acid mine drainage is mainly caused by the oxidation of:

1. Limestone
2. Quartz
3. Gold
4. Sulfide minerals such as pyrite

Answer

D. Sulfide minerals such as pyrite

Solution

It produces sulfuric acid that dissolves heavy metals.

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