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Which form of pollution is often associated with microplastics or agricultural runoff?
Which form of pollution is often associated with microplastics or agricultural runoff?
- Air pollution
- Soil contamination
- Light pollution
- Water pollution (correct)
What does the term 'point source pollution' refer to?
What does the term 'point source pollution' refer to?
- Pollution coming from a highly concentrated specific site (correct)
- Pollution from solid substances
- Pollution from widespread distributed sources
- Pollution caused by natural events
Which type of pollution may result from excessive use of artificial lighting at night?
Which type of pollution may result from excessive use of artificial lighting at night?
- Air pollution
- Water pollution
- Light pollution (correct)
- Noise pollution
What is a characteristic of nonpoint source pollution?
What is a characteristic of nonpoint source pollution?
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What type of pollution can be caused by radioactive contamination?
What type of pollution can be caused by radioactive contamination?
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Types of Pollution
- Water pollution is often associated with microplastics or agricultural runoff
- Point source pollution refers to pollution that originates from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory or pipe
- Light pollution may result from excessive use of artificial lighting at night
- Nonpoint source pollution is characterized by pollution that originates from multiple, diffuse sources, such as agricultural runoff or sewage
- Radioactive pollution can be caused by radioactive contamination
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