What Is the Most Common Source of Groundwater Pollution

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the most common source of groundwater pollution?

• A)chemical spills
• B)fertilizer overuse
• C)septic systems leakage
• D)radioactive waste disposal

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Definitions:

Isobutylheptane

A hypothetical or less common name for an organic compound, suggesting a structure derived from heptane with an isobutyl group attached, but not a standard or widely recognized chemical name.

N-Alkanes

A class of hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n is an integer, representing saturated straight-chain hydrocarbons.

Tert-Butyloctane

An organic compound characterized by an octane backbone with a tert-butyl group attached to one of its carbon atoms.

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds composed exclusively of hydrogen and carbon atoms, which can vary in structure, including alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics.