Which of the following is true of a containment system?
A) They protect wildlife from contaminants
B) They protect against droughts
C) They contain chemical spills in a small area
D) They contain clean rainwater until the spill is contained
Answer: C
Explanation: A) Incorrect. Containment systems protect the soil, water, and the environment from contaminants.
B) Incorrect. Containment systems protect against the spread of fires.
C) Correct. Containment systems contain chemical spills in a small area in order to minimize safety risks and trap contaminants and/or hazardous materials before they can spread to other areas.
D) Incorrect. Containment systems contain wastewater and contaminated rainwater until it can either be drained into a proper process sewer system line or be vacuumed from the area.
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