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Groundwater, Aquifers, and Karst
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A landfill is closer to Well 1 than to Well 2, but groundwater flows from Well 1 toward the landfill and then toward Well 2. Which well has the greater long-term contamination risk from the landfill?
A
Well 1, because distance is the only factor that matters
B
Well 2, because it is downgradient even though it is farther away
C
Both wells equally, because flow direction never matters
D
Neither well, because groundwater cannot carry contaminants
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