Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of non-point source pollution (pollution that comes from more than one source)?

  1. Land fills

  2. Oil refineries

  3. Urban runoff

  4. Industrial pollution
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Non-point source pollution comes from diffuse, multiple sources rather than a single, identifiable point. Urban runoff is a classic example because it collects pollutants from streets, lawns, and parking lots across an entire city before entering waterways.

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