Hazardous and Nonhazardous Wastes in Developing Countries Often End Up

question 1

Multiple Choice

Hazardous and nonhazardous wastes in developing countries often end up in open dumps. Which of the following is FALSE regarding open dumps?

• A) Open dumps attract pests such as flies and rats.
• B) Leachate from open dumps can contaminate groundwater.
• C) Sanitary landfills and open dumps are essentially the same thing.
• D) Open dumps are one of the cheapest ways to get rid of human trash.
• E) All of the above are true.

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