Phytoremediation
A) involves the use of plants to remove contaminants from polluted soil and water
B) involves the use of microscopic filter-feeding organisms to filter contaminants from water
C) has been shown to be ineffective in the long term
D) is too costly to be practical
E) all of these answers

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Phytoremediation is a process that involves using plants to remove contaminants from polluted soil and water. It has been shown to be an effective and sustainable way to clean up contaminated areas. Option B is incorrect as it describes a different process known as bioremediation, which involves the use of microorganisms to break down contaminants. Option C is incorrect as phytoremediation has been shown to be effective in the long term. Option D is incorrect as phytoremediation is often more cost-effective than traditional remediation methods.