Asked by Yanan Zhang on Jul 31, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT a point source of pollution?
A) pesticides sprayed into the air
B) an automobile tailpipe
C) a factory smokestack
D) a drainpipe from a power plant
Point Source
A single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe or a drain, from which pollutants are discharged.
Pollution
The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change to air, water, or soil.
Factory Smokestack
A large chimney through which industrial gases, smoke, and particles are expelled into the atmosphere, often associated with manufacturing plants.
- Elucidate the ideology of environmentalism and its intended outcomes.
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Aashna SadhwaniAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Pesticides sprayed into the air are not technically point sources because they are not released from a specific, identifiable location like the other options listed. They would be considered non-point source pollution.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the ideology of environmentalism and its intended outcomes.