When pollutants dissolve and filter through soil, this process is known as
A) erosion.
B) leaching.
C) filtering.
D) deposition.

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Leaching refers to the process where pollutants dissolve and filter through the soil. Erosion refers to the movement of soil by wind or water, filtering refers to the process of removing impurities from a liquid, and deposition refers to the process of sediment or particles settling out of a liquid or gas.

When Pollutants Dissolve and Filter Through Soil, This Process Is