Asked by sangeetha ajith on Jun 24, 2024

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Which of the following are human made or human induced substances that can contaminate groundwater?

A) human wastes
B) agricultural wastes
C) insecticides
D) all of these

Contaminate Groundwater

The process by which groundwater becomes polluted due to the infiltration of hazardous substances, impairing its quality and usability.

Human Made

Refers to objects, environments, or concepts that are created, influenced, or altered by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

Insecticides

Chemical substances used to kill or control insect pests, playing critical roles in agriculture, disease vector control, and household pest management.

  • Understand the human impact on groundwater quality, including sources of contamination.
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martha palosJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these options (human wastes, agricultural wastes, and insecticides) are human-made or human-induced substances that can contaminate groundwater. Human activities such as improper disposal of waste and the use of chemicals in agriculture contribute to the contamination of groundwater sources.