Which of the Following Is a Feature Affecting the Public

question 165

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature affecting the public water supply?

• A)Surface water is derived primarily from underground aquifers
• B)Contaminants break down more slowly in groundwater than in surface water
• C)Groundwater sources are most susceptible to contamination by runoff of pesticides and wastes from highways
• D)Contaminants such as gasoline from leaking underground storage tanks are likely to primarily affect the quality of surface water

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