Which of the following statements regarding ground pollution is true?
A) Ground pollution is only a domestic concern since it is concentrated within geographic boundaries.
B) EDCs are responsible for ground pollution in LDCs because they annually ship millions of tons of hazardous waste to LDCs.
C) LDCs are responsible for ground pollution around the globe because they lack the appropriate treatment facilities to handle the waste.
D) Ground pollution has been greatly reduced globally as the result of strict international regulations that prohibit the transportation of hazardous waste.

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EDCs (economically developed countries) often ship hazardous waste to LDCs (lesser developed countries) where proper treatment facilities may be lacking, leading to ground pollution in those areas. Ground pollution is not restricted to domestic boundaries and international regulations have not completely eliminated the issue.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Ground Pollution Is True