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 pipe or a truck.

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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 identify, such as runoff from urban areas.

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Example of Point Source Pollution?

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An oil truck rolling over and spilling oil on a highway.

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Example of Non-Point Source Pollution?

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Snow melting in parking lots and carrying oils into nearby waterways.

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What happens to litter on city streets during a storm?

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It washes away into nearby waterways, contributing to Non-Point Source Pollution.

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What is a characteristic of Non-Point Source Pollution?

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It is difficult to trace back to a single source.

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What is Acid Rain?

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A type of Non-Point Source Pollution caused by the accumulation of pollutants in the atmosphere.

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How does urban runoff contribute to pollution?

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It carries various pollutants from streets and parking lots into waterways.

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Why is it important to identify the source of pollution?

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Identifying the source helps in creating effective strategies to reduce and manage pollution.

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What are some common sources of Point Source Pollution?

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Factories, sewage treatment plants, and oil spills.