This Map Shows Contours of the Water Table, the Location

question 63

Multiple Choice

This map shows contours of the water table, the location of four factories (labeled A, B, C, and D) , and contaminated (x) and uncontaminated wells (-) .Which factory contaminated the groundwater?

• A) factory A
• B) factory B
• C) factory C
• D) factory D

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