Which of the following statements best assesses the significance of the Minamata disaster?A.
It was the largest oil spill to occur before the year 2000.
B.
It was the first case of air pollution ever recorded in Japan.
C.
It was the largest release of nuclear radiation ever recorded.
D.
It was the first officially recognized case of the industrial pollution of seawater.

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Answer 1
Answer:

The correct answer is - D. It was the first officially recognized case of the industrial pollution of seawater.

The Minamata disaster, or more often referred to as Minamata disease, was discovered in Japan, in the city if Minamata, in the year of 1956. It was practically a heavy pollution of the seawater caused by the Chisso factory, which was releasing methylmercury through its wastewater. The people, through eating sea food were getting diseased and very dying, and the same happened to the animals as well. The pollution was extending over a period of 36 years, from 1932 to 1968 until it was finally stopped.

Answer 2
Answer: The answer is D, It was the first officially recognized case of the industrial pollution of seawater. They were dumping mercury in the water.

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