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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