Toxic Organic Compounds That Contaminate Soils Are an Environmental Problem

Toxic organic compounds that contaminate soils are an environmental problem because they may ____.

A) kill or inhibit soil organisms (other than any pest targeted)
B) kill or injure plants (other than any target weeds) .
C) contaminate or be taken up by plants and so cause toxic effects to animals or people eating the plants
D) leach to groundwater cause toxic effects in drinking water or aquatic ecosystems
E) all of the above