Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The pollutants which move downward with Percolating ground water are called

• A. leachates
• B. pollutates
• C. earthites
• D. percolates

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The pollutants which move downwards with percolating groundwater are called leachates. Leachate can be defined as a liquid that passes through or leaches through a landfill and has extracted, dissolved and suspended matter in it.