A silver mine recently opened along the foothills of a mountain. The mine's primary method for extracting silver from the surrounding rock is heap leaching. Which of the following hazards does this process most likely pose to the environment?
I. Atmosphere contaminated with heavy metals
II. Soil contaminated with cyanide
III. Surface water contaminated with sediment

Answers:
I only
II only
III only
I and II only

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