Non-Point Source Pollution Causes

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What is an example of Nonpoint Source Pollution mentioned in the text?

Runoff from urban lawns and farmlands

Which of the following is a source of Nonpoint Source Pollution?

Erosion from construction sites

What is a characteristic of Nonpoint Source Pollution?

It does not come from a specific site, but instead comes from several different and diffuse sources

What is an example of a pollutant that can contribute to Nonpoint Source Pollution from agriculture?

Fertilizers and pesticides Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for Nonpoint Source Pollution?

Diffuse pollution Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT an example of Nonpoint Source Pollution?

Factory discharge pipe Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary source of Radiation Pollution from nuclear-powered ships and power plants?

Disposal of nuclear materials such as spent nuclear fuel cells Signup and view all the answers

What is Thermal Pollution caused by in nuclear power plants and factories?

Heated water released directly into the environment Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of Toxic Chemicals produced by chemical and industrial plants?

PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) and TCE (trichloroethene) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential environmental impact of improper use of Fertilizers and Pesticides?

Damage to aquatic and marine life Signup and view all the answers

What is a type of pollutant that contributes to cloudy or murky water in rivers and lakes?

Sediment from farm lands and urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary pollutant by volume of surface water in the United States?

Sediment Signup and view all the answers

What type of pollution originates from many miscellaneous or diffuse sources rather than from an identifiable, specific point?

Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) Signup and view all the answers

What is carried by rain into streams or rivers, becoming a part of nonpoint source pollution?

Chemicals, waste products and soil Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as pollution that comes from many miscellaneous or diffuse sources rather than from an identifiable, specific point?

Nonpoint source pollution (NPS) Signup and view all the answers

What type of sources deliver pollutants indirectly through environmental changes and account for the majority of contaminants in streams and lakes?

Non-point sources Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of nonpoint source pollution from agricultural production areas?

Contaminated water that runs off from agriculture farms Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of nonpoint source pollution that makes it difficult to control?

It is scattered or spread over large areas Signup and view all the answers