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What is the leading cause of water degradation around the world?
What is the leading cause of water degradation around the world?
- Chemicals
- Marine debris
- Nutrients
- Agriculture (correct)
Which type of pollution is primarily responsible for contamination in estuaries and groundwater?
Which type of pollution is primarily responsible for contamination in estuaries and groundwater?
- Agricultural pollution (correct)
- Oil pollution
- Radioactive substances
- Sewage and wastewater
What originates from a single source and can affect miles of waterways and oceans?
What originates from a single source and can affect miles of waterways and oceans?
- Point source pollution (correct)
- Nonpoint source contamination
- Marine debris (plastics)
- Carbon absorptions
Which type of pollution is the leading cause of water pollution in world waters?
Which type of pollution is the leading cause of water pollution in world waters?
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What type of pollution is difficult to regulate because there's no single identifiable culprit?
What type of pollution is difficult to regulate because there's no single identifiable culprit?
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Which type of contamination originates from diffuse sources like agricultural or stormwater runoff?
Which type of contamination originates from diffuse sources like agricultural or stormwater runoff?
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What kind of pollution includes wastewater discharged by manufacturers and oil refineries?
What kind of pollution includes wastewater discharged by manufacturers and oil refineries?
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