A soil analysis was conducted at a heavily used landfill in the United States. Results of the analysis showed the presence of leachate in the soil. Which of the following is the most likely source of the leachate found in the soil? A. Organic matter disposed of in the landfill contaminated the soil as it underwent the de- composition process. Rubber and textiles containing volatile organic compounds were disposed of in the landfill. Toxic solid waste produced from the incineration of municipal waste was disposed of in the landfill and contaminated the soil. D A polluted liquid disposed of in the landfill seeped below the surface of the ground.

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A soil analysis was conducted at a heavily used landfill in the United States. Results of the
analysis showed the presence of leachate in the soil. Which of the following is the most
likely source of the leachate found in the soil?
A
Organic matter disposed of in the landfill contaminated the soil as it underwent the de-
composition process.
B
Rubber and textiles containing volatile organic compounds were disposed of in the
landfill.
Toxic solid waste produced from the incineration of municipal waste was disposed of in
the landfill and contaminated the soil.
A polluted liquid disposed of in the landfill seeped below the surface of the ground.
Transcribed Image Text:A soil analysis was conducted at a heavily used landfill in the United States. Results of the analysis showed the presence of leachate in the soil. Which of the following is the most likely source of the leachate found in the soil? A Organic matter disposed of in the landfill contaminated the soil as it underwent the de- composition process. B Rubber and textiles containing volatile organic compounds were disposed of in the landfill. Toxic solid waste produced from the incineration of municipal waste was disposed of in the landfill and contaminated the soil. A polluted liquid disposed of in the landfill seeped below the surface of the ground.
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