How can an engineered cover on landfills reduce decomposition of the trash?
A. The cover keeps the landfill moist on the inside, preventing decomposition.
B. The cap prevents hawks and blue jays from decomposing the trash.
C. The cover causes paper to bond to plastic in the landfill.
D. The cover keeps the landfill dry, which decreases the ability of bacteria to decompose trash.
Answer: D. The cover keeps the landfill dry, which decreases the ability of bacteria to decompose trash.
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