Asked in a 1970 paperModerate

In 1970, several people died in Japan due to pollution of:

Correct answer: B. Cadmium

  • A. Barium
  • B. Cadmium
  • C. Iron
  • D. Mercury

Explanation

Cadmium contamination in Japan caused itai-itai disease, characterized by severe bone and kidney damage. Mercury is associated with Minamata disease, the tempting alternative in pollution-history questions.

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