Point and Non-Point Source Pollution

Factories releasing gases into the atmosphere

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

An oil truck rolls over and spills oil on a highway

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Car leak oil onto driveways and it washes away

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Power plants cool hot water pipes in a local river

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Not cleaning up pet waste while out for a walk

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

a leaking pipe

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

A ship carrying gasoline runs into shore and spills large amount of gasoline.

• Point

• Non-Point

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the primary difference between point source and non-point source pollution?

• Point source pollution can be traced to a single source, while non-point source pollution comes from multiple sources.

• Point source pollution is always more harmful than non-point source pollution.

• Non-point source pollution is easier to control than point source pollution.

• Point source pollution only affects water bodies, while non-point source pollution affects air.

Which of the following is an example of point source pollution?

• Runoff from agricultural fields

• Discharge from a wastewater treatment plant

• Oil spills from cars on highways

• Pesticides carried by wind

Which of the following best describes non-point source pollution?

• Pollution that originates from a single, identifiable source.

• Pollution that is regulated by government agencies.

• Pollution that comes from diffuse sources and is not easily traced to a single location.

• Pollution that only occurs in urban areas.