Which of the Following Statements About Landfill Processes Is False

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about landfill processes is false?

• A) Open landfills are common near major cities in many developing countries.
• B) Contaminated leachate can seep from the bottom of landfills.
• C) Contaminated groundwater is a problem at some landfills.
• D) Current EPA regulations require owners to maintain and monitor landfills for at least 50 years after they are closed.
• E) Older, unlined landfills may have particularly bad water pollution problems.

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