Environmental
South Dakota has extensive oil field activity in the western part of the state. Abandoned oil and gas wells can pose which environmental risk?
AOnly aesthetic concerns for the land
BMigration of hydrocarbons and brine into groundwater aquifers✓ Correct
CFederal trespass violations
DAir quality concerns only
Explanation
Improperly abandoned oil and gas wells can allow hydrocarbons, brine, and other contaminants to migrate through the well bore into underground aquifers, contaminating groundwater supplies.
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