What explains why leachate is a problem in sanitary landfills?

A. mixes with municipal waste and produces poisonous gasses that escape from the landfill.
B. slows down the natural decomposition of municipal waste.
C. reduces the ability of municipal trash to be compacted.
D. picks up toxic chemicals from municipal waste and causes groundwater contamination.
E. all of the answers listed here.


Answer: D

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