Which of the following is true about how contamination moves in groundwater?

A. Contamination moves opposite to the direction of groundwater flow.
B. Contamination spreads out as it moves, forming a widening plume.
C. Contamination moves up the slope of groundwater.
D. Contamination introduced into the ground does not move.


Answer: B

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