Question
A landfill is a waste disposal site where humans deposit solid waste products and bury them under soil. When it rains near a landfill, rainwater can seep into the ground in the landfill and enter the water table. This contaminates the groundwater in the area and can make it unfit for human consumption. Which of the following would best minimize the impact of landfills on groundwater sources?
A.
Reduce the cost of disposing solid waste at landfills.
B.
Build all new landfills near groundwater recharge areas.
C.
Stop using groundwater that is located near landfills.
D.
Use plastic or clay liners as barriers when new landfills are constructed.
A.
Reduce the cost of disposing solid waste at landfills.
B.
Build all new landfills near groundwater recharge areas.
C.
Stop using groundwater that is located near landfills.
D.
Use plastic or clay liners as barriers when new landfills are constructed.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The option that would best minimize the impact of landfills on groundwater sources is:
**D. Use plastic or clay liners as barriers when new landfills are constructed.**
Using liners helps to prevent contaminated leachate from the landfill from seeping into the groundwater, thus protecting the water supply from contamination.
**D. Use plastic or clay liners as barriers when new landfills are constructed.**
Using liners helps to prevent contaminated leachate from the landfill from seeping into the groundwater, thus protecting the water supply from contamination.