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Geological Engineering · Q100

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 100

Q100

What is the term for the contamination of groundwater by pollutants entering through surface infiltration?

A.
Point-source pollution
B.
Surface runoff
C.
Leachate percolation
Answer
D.
Saltwater intrusion

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Leachate percolation occurs when rainwater percolates through waste, carrying dissolved contaminants into groundwater.This is a critical concern near landfills.