Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding groundwater contamination?
A. confined aquifers are highly susceptible to contamination from surface sources.
B. it can take thousands of years for an aquifer to flush itself of contaminants.
C. once in an aquifer, contaminants spread out over time, forming a plume.
D. contaminated groundwater can contaminate streams.
E. unconfined aquifers are highly susceptible to contamination from surface sources.
Answer: A
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