Which of the Following Is a Nonpoint Source of Water

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a nonpoint source of water pollution?

• A)runoff from streets during a large rain event
• B)a mine discharging acidic effluent
• C)a drainpipe from an industrial factory
• D)an effluent pipe from a sewage treatment plant
• E)an oil spill

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Definitions:

Tall Smokestacks

Structures designed to release industrial gases at a high elevation, reducing ground-level pollution.

Urban Areas

Regions characterized by high human population density and vast human-built features in comparison to areas surrounding it.

Local Air Pollution

Contamination of the air within a specific area or region, primarily due to human activities, that can harm human health and the environment.

Deforestation

The large-scale removal of forest areas through cutting or burning, often to clear land for agriculture or development.