What Concern Does Methane Gas Production Create for the Operation

question 40

Multiple Choice

What concern does methane gas production create for the operation of a sanitary landfill?

• A)may take up space in the landfill that could be better used for solid waste
• B)may delay the decomposition of biodegradable garbage
• C)may collect in tanks for use in generating electricity
• D)may accumulate in underground pockets, creating the possibility of an explosion
• E)may seep through cracks in lining of landfill contaminating groundwater

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Definitions:

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