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Geological Engineering · Q40

Environmental Geology and Sustainability

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 40

Q40

What role does a geological engineer play in landfill site selection?

A.
Ignoring groundwater flow
B.
Selecting areas with impermeable layers
Answer
C.
Choosing the lowest elevation
D.
Building roads near landfill

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Sites with impermeable layers prevent leachate from contaminating groundwater.This is crucial to safe landfill design and environmental protection.