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The Fresh Kills Landfill in Staten Island, New York, is in the process of becoming the Fresh Kills Park. Gas left over from the landfill underneath will be siphoned off or burned for domestic energy use. Which statement best describes the environmental consequence of the sustainable use of landfill gas?
I. Landfill gases release mercury when burned.
II. Landfill gases create smelly odors for residents.
III. Burning landfill gas causes air pollution.
a III only
b I and II
c II and III
d I, II, and III

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The correct option is C;  II and III

  • Landfill gases create smelly odors for residents.
  • Burning landfill gas causes air pollution

The gases obtained from a landfill sites are ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and carbon dioxide.

Of these gases, ammonia and hydrogen sulfide are responsible for the odor at  landfill sites.

The odor from burning landfill gas can have deleterious effects on the health of residents owing to its smelly odors.

Also, many air pollutants are produced when the constituents of landfill gas  are burnt.

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