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20 April, 08:54

In all areas of the world, groundwater is an important source of drinking water. However, in many areas, the groundwater is being polluted, mainly by nitrates. Sometimes the groundwater is so polluted, it is no longer able to be used as drinking water. What is the most likely source of the nitrate pollutants?

A. use of organic fertilizers (manure) in farming

the abundance of apartment complexes in urban areas

litter in the form of plastic bottles and aluminum cans

too many weeds growing near bodies of water

B. the abundance of apartment complexes in urban areas

C. litter in the form of plastic bottles and aluminum cans

D. too many weeds growing near bodies of water

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  1. 20 April, 09:40
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    Hello there.

    In all areas of the world, groundwater is an important source of drinking water. However, in many areas, the groundwater is being polluted, mainly by nitrates. Sometimes the groundwater is so polluted, it is no longer able to be used as drinking water. What is the most likely source of the nitrate pollutants?

    A. use of organic fertilizers (manure) in farming

    the abundance of apartment complexes in urban areas

    litter in the form of plastic bottles and aluminum cans

    too many weeds growing near bodies of water
  2. 20 April, 12:18
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    I would say A is the answer.
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