Which of the Following Statements About Underground Contaminants Is False

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about underground contaminants is false?

• A) Degradable organic wastes do not decompose as rapidly underground as on the surface.
• B) There is little dissolved oxygen to aid in degradation of wastes.
• C) Waste products are diluted and dispersed quickly in underground aquifers.
• D) It can take hundreds to thousands of years for contaminated groundwater to cleanse itself of degradable wastes.
• E) In some coastal areas, groundwater has been contaminated by saltwater intrusion.

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Definitions:

Placenta

The organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.

Folic Acid

A vitamin of the B complex (B9) that is essential in cells for DNA synthesis and repair, often recommended for intake during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen once prescribed to prevent miscarriages and other pregnancy complications, now known for its health risks.

Teratogens

Agents that can cause congenital malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed to a pregnant woman.