Which of the following best describes the process of leaching?ResponsesWater percolating through soil, dissolving some of its materialWater percolating through soil, dissolving some of its materialThe falling of acid precipitation from the atmosphere to Earth’s surfaceThe falling of acid precipitation from the atmosphere to Earth’s surfaceThe use of chemicals to reduce the amount of E. coli in wastewaterThe use of chemicals to reduce the amount of E. coli in wastewaterRocks embedded in a glacier being carried downslopeRocks embedded in a glacier being carried downslopeThe use of drip irrigation on a crop of wheat

___________ occurs when substances are dissolved in water that percolates through soil.Question 3Answera.oxbow lakesb.large channelc.Leachingd.Gorges

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?A. Wastes buried on landfills undergo aerobic decomposition that produce highly flammablebiogas.B. Leachate is a toxic liquid with various pollutants such as organic matter, heavy metalsand chemicals.C. Waste decomposes naturally and does not create shallow depressions.D. New landfills are located below the water table.E. Abandoned landfills can be converted into buildings

State two ways in which each of the following factors cause depletion of soil resources:(i) burning(ii) leaching

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about sanitary landfills?a.Groundwater contamination is greatly reducedb.Low operating costc.Releases greenhouse gasesd.Preferred method of waste management by developed nation

Leakage of waste through the soil from landfills and septic tanks will result in which of the following?A air pollutionB groundwater pollutionC noise pollutionD surface water pollution