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Modern landfill system

Use this interactive to identify the components of a modern landfill system. Drag and drop the text labels onto the diagram.

leachate pipes
soil layer
groundwater checks
old cells
gravel
open cells
gas capture
compacted clay
lining
groundwater
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Use this interactive to identify some of the components in a landfill, many of which are designed for environmental monitoring and protection.

Drag and drop the text labels onto the landfill diagram. If you want to redo an answer, click on the box and the answer will go back to the top so you can move it to another box. If you want to check your answers, use the reset incorrect button. This will reset incorrect answers only. When you are happy with your selection, use the check answers button to check them. Use reset all to practise again from the start.

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Rights: University of Waikato
Published: 19 June 2018