What Can Escape and Contaminate Ground or Surface Waters If

question 15

Multiple Choice

What can escape and contaminate ground or surface waters if the soil below and above a landfill is permeable?

• A) Pollutants
• B) Contaminants
• C) Carcinogens
• D) Leachates

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Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by everyone without diminishing availability to others.

Not Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service where it is difficult or impossible to prevent individuals from enjoying its benefits, even if they do not pay for it.

Not Rival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce availability or quality for others.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that allows its owner to prevent others from using it, typically through the mechanism of property rights.