Environmental
Vermont's groundwater is primarily at risk from contamination by which common agricultural source?
APesticides and nitrates from fertilizers leaching into aquifers✓ Correct
BElectromagnetic fields from power lines
CSound pollution from agricultural equipment
DDust particles from tilling operations
Explanation
Agricultural practices — including the use of pesticides and fertilizers containing nitrates — can contaminate Vermont's groundwater resources. Nitrate contamination of wells is a particular concern in Vermont's agricultural areas.
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