Question

What is the purpose of a liner in a sanitary landfill? A. To prevent leachate from seeping into groundwater B. To leach contaminants from solid waste C. To increase the rate of incineration D. To collect natural gases and generate electricity

Answer 1

The best answer is A, hope this helps!

Answer 2

Answer: Option A

Explanation: The purpose of liner in a sanitary landfill is to prevent leaching. The liner is made of a membrane having low permeability. This is laid down under the sanitary landfill sites.

It is put under the landfill to prevent the leaching of sanitary water into the nearby water bodies, which can cause spoilage of the local water that is used for various purpose.