Environmental

In New Mexico, which of the following best describes 'groundwater contamination plume'?

AA decorative water feature in a commercial building
BThe spread of contamination through groundwater from a source, moving in the direction of groundwater flow✓ Correct
CA seasonal flooding pattern
DA cloud of airborne contaminants

Explanation

A contamination plume is the area of groundwater contaminated by pollutants migrating from a source site. Plumes move with groundwater flow and can affect water supply wells far from the original contamination source.

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