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Which of these is an example of a non-point source of water pollution?
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A factory discharge pipe
Quiz Options
- A factory discharge pipe
- A sewage treatment plant outlet
- Agricultural runoff from fields
- An oil spill from a tanker
Explanation & Context
Non-point source pollution comes from diffuse sources, such as the fertilizers and pesticides washed off farms by rain, contrasting with point sources that have a single, identifiable origin.
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