Which of the following statements about underground contaminants is false?
A) Degradable organic wastes do not decompose as rapidly underground as they do on the surface.
B) There are few decomposing bacteria to aid in degradation of wastes.
C) Waste products are diluted and dispersed quickly in underground aquifers.
D) It can take hundreds to thousands of years for contaminated groundwater to cleanse itself of degradable wastes.
E) In some coastal areas, groundwater has been contaminated by saltwater intrusion.

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Waste products are not diluted and dispersed quickly in underground aquifers. In fact, contaminants can travel long distances without being diluted, making it difficult to clean up contaminated groundwater.

Which of the Following Statements About Underground Contaminants Is False