Which of the following statements about landfill processes is false?

A. Open landfills are common near major cities in many developing countries.
B. Contaminated leachate can seep from the bottom of landfills.
C. Contaminated groundwater is a problem at some landfills.
D. Fly ash created in landfills is a useful by-product.
E. Older, unlined landfills may have particularly bad water pollution problems.


Answer: D

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