Volumetrically,the Largest Non-Point Source of Pollution in the United States

question 22

Multiple Choice

Volumetrically,the largest non-point source of pollution in the United States is

• A) Cropland.
• B) Forested land.
• C) Mine sites.
• D) Urban storm water runoff.

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