Question

finding locations for landfills is a challenge because a people do not want the waste close to where they live. b finding land for sale is very difficult. c most locations need to be built by water for drainage. d some people feel the waste should not be buried.

Explanation:

To determine why finding landfill locations is challenging, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The "NIMBY" (Not In My Backyard) phenomenon is a well - known issue where people oppose having waste facilities near their residences. This is a major factor in the difficulty of siting landfills.
• Option B: Finding land for sale is not the primary challenge in siting landfills. There are often suitable lands available, but the opposition from local residents is the main hurdle.
• Option C: Landfills do not necessarily need to be built by water for drainage. In fact, being near water sources can cause pollution problems, so this is not a valid reason for the challenge.
• Option D: The feeling that waste should not be buried is more of a philosophical or ideological concern about the method of waste disposal rather than a direct reason for the difficulty in finding landfill locations.

Answer:

A. people do not want the waste close to where they live.