Environmental Pollution

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What is pollution?

The removal of contaminants from the natural environment
The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment causing adverse change (correct)
The natural occurrence of contaminants in the environment
The management of contaminants in the environment

What does the term 'pollutants' refer to?

Components of pollution coming from a highly concentrated specific site
Components of pollution, either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants (correct)
Components of pollution created by human activities
Components of pollution coming from a widespread distributed sources

What does 'point source pollution' refer to?

Pollution that is evenly distributed across a large area
Pollution caused by natural events
Pollution that is easily regulated
Pollution coming from a highly concentrated specific site, such as a factory or mine (correct)

When did environmental regulation and pollution policy emerge?

Later half of the 20th century (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are some major forms of pollution mentioned in the text?

Air pollution, light pollution, litter, noise pollution, plastic pollution, soil contamination, radioactive contamination, thermal pollution, visual pollution, and water pollution (B) Signup and view all the answers