Multiple Choice
How does land subsidence contribute to water pollution?
A) Using sinkholes as landfills can cause pollutants to seep into groundwater.
B) When rocks are dissolved, dangerous chemicals enter our drinking water.
C) When the land sinks, it pulls water deep into the soil where there are pollutants.
D) Tourists who visit caves add a dangerous amount of pollutants to the water.
E) Caves host diverse species that can be a danger to groundwater.
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