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A __________ is an engineered pit in which layers of solid waste are filled, compacted, and covered for final disposal.

A

vermicompost

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B

landfill

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C

dumpyard

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D

compost

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Solution

The correct option is B landfill
A landfill is an engineered pit in which layers of solid waste are filled, compacted, and covered for final disposal. Here, the waste is dumped into the ground and covered with soil.

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