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  • Challenge Question # 4

    douglach@cmi.k12.il.us
    Fri, 21 Mar 1997 13:44:45 -0600

    We think mercury gets into loons by objects with mercury like paint
    and lamps that get thrown into the dump. The objects permeate the soil, and
    get into plant roots. Then fish eat the plants. After that, the loon eats
    the fish.
    This is how we think mercury gets into a loon's body.

    Sincerely,
    Sarah LeRoy
    Elaine Wah
    Catherine Wah
    &
    Ben LeRoy