Multiple choice

Which of the following statements does not describe a problem associated with modern landfills?

  1. Chemical leaking out may pollute groundwater

  2. Materials buried in landfills decompose in three years.

  3. Explosive gases can be produced by landfills

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement that materials decompose in three years is false, as most items in modern, lined landfills take decades or even centuries to decompose due to the lack of oxygen and moisture. The other options describe legitimate environmental risks associated with landfills.

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