Point vs. Nonpoint Source pollution

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What is Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source, such as a factory or sewage treatment plant.

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What is Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Pollution that comes from many diffuse sources and is hard to trace back to a single origin, such as runoff from agricultural fields.

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Give an example of Point Source Pollution.

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A factory releasing waste into a river.

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Give an example of Non-Point Source Pollution.

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Runoff from urban areas carrying pollutants into lakes and rivers.

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How can Point Source Pollution be controlled?

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By regulating emissions from specific sources and enforcing environmental laws.

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Why is Non-Point Source Pollution difficult to manage?

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Because it originates from multiple sources and is often spread over large areas.

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What is a common characteristic of Point Source Pollution?

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It can be traced back to a specific location.

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What is a common characteristic of Non-Point Source Pollution?

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It cannot easily be traced to a specific source.

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What role do factories play in Point Source Pollution?

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Factories are often major contributors to Point Source Pollution by discharging waste directly into the environment.

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What are some sources of Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Agricultural runoff, urban runoff, and atmospheric deposition.