Which of the following is/are problems of a landfill?

Pollutes surrounding land

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Pollutes surrounding water bodies

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Pollutes surrounding air

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Cleans the surrounding water bodies

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Solution

The correct options are
A Pollutes surrounding land
B Pollutes surrounding water bodies
C Pollutes surrounding air
A landfill is an engineered pit in which layers of solid waste are filled, compacted, and covered for final disposal. Instead of decomposing waste, the landfills pollute the surrounding land, water bodies, and air, which is dangerous to the environment and the people.

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