Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True Regarding Groundwater

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding groundwater contamination?

• A) confined aquifers are highly susceptible to contamination from surface sources.
• B) unconfined aquifers are highly susceptible to contamination from surface sources.
• C) contaminated groundwater can contaminate streams.
• D) it can take thousands of years for an aquifer to flush itself of contaminants.
• E) once in an aquifer, contaminants spread out over time, forming a plume.

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