The Following Statements Explain Why Contamination of Aquifers Is Dangerous

question 39

Multiple Choice

The following statements explain why contamination of aquifers is dangerous. Which of the statements is false?

• A) The contaminants are concentrated by the different densities of water in the aquifers.
• B) Pollutants are extremely stable once they contaminate an aquifer.
• C) Minuscule amounts of a pollutant can contaminate an entire aquifer.
• D) Aquifers can take an extremely long time to turn over their water content.
• E) All of these statements are true.

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