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An increased greenhouse effect and the depletion of the ozone layer are two examples ofOn average, each American produces 4 pounds of trash each day (1,460 pounds of trash each year). To contain this trash, landfills are constructed. In what way do landfills primarily endanger ecosystems?

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A. They could contaminate surface and ground water sources.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Landfills are biodegradable waste sites that contain harmful gases and thus are kept at the periphery of the city. They include greenhouse gases and contribute to global warming.
  • These landfills are hazardous places as they contain pollutants that pollute the environment and water, land, and soil.
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