If a Septic System Is to Be Used for Sewage

question 49

Multiple Choice

If a septic system is to be used for sewage disposal,

• A) The surrounding soil must be impermeable to contain the wastes.
• B) High population density is required for efficient operation.
• C) In normal operation, all potential pollutants will be decomposed.
• D) The soil should be unsaturated, containing sufficient air (oxygen) to permit aerobic breakdown of wastes.

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Availability Heuristic

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Base-Rate Information

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Availability Heuristic

A cognitive bias where individuals rely on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method, or decision.