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The process of dumping solid waste in a scientifically designated land area is called

ADumping
BWaste disposal
CSanitary landfill ✓ Correct
DNone of the above
Correct answer: (C) Sanitary landfill
Explanation

A sanitary landfill is a scientifically designed, lined site for dumping solid waste safely.

Plain dumping is uncontrolled tipping without engineering safeguards.

Waste disposal is a broad term, not this specific engineered method.

Dismissing all choices is wrong because the engineered site is a sanitary landfill.

Liners and leachate collection stop contaminants from reaching groundwater.

Landfill gas from the buried waste can be tapped for energy.

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