Which of the following describes the process of creating a landfill site?

a. waste is liquefied, treated, and pumped through pipes to tombs under the water
b. waste and topsoil are layered in a pit, mounded up, and then covered with dirt and plant
c. waste is compacted and sealed in a container, then placed in a tomb designed to last several thousand years
d. waste is buried in an underground concrete vault


Answer: b. waste and topsoil are layered in a pit, mounded up, and then covered with dirt and plant

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