Which of the Following Types of Contamination Is Most Detrimental

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of contamination is most detrimental to fresh water supply?

• A)contaminated groundwater
• B)a contaminated lake
• C)a contaminated river
• D)a point source of pollution
• E)All of the above are equally problematic.

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Definitions:

Convicted

Found guilty of a crime following a trial or through a guilty plea in a court of law.

Felony

A serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded more severely than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less severe than a felony, typically punishable by fines or incarceration for less than one year.

Petty Offense

A minor crime that is less serious than a misdemeanor, often punishable by a fine or a short term of imprisonment.