Which of the following is true about how contamination moves in groundwater?
A)Contamination moves up the slope of groundwater.
B)Contamination moves opposite to the direction of groundwater flow.
C)Contamination introduced into the ground does not move.
D)Contamination spreads out as it moves,forming a widening plume.

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Contamination in groundwater spreads out as it moves and forms a widening plume. This is because groundwater typically flows in a radial pattern outward from the source, causing the contamination to spread out in all directions.

Which of the Following Is True About How Contamination Moves