Question

Which of the following would most likely be considered point source pollution? (2 points)

Chemical dumping into a river by a factory

Increased phosphates from household detergents

Fertilizers being carried away from a farm by runoff

Sediment from improperly managed construction sites

Answer 1

Chemical dumping I believe m8

Answer 2

Answer: Chemical dumping into a river by a factory

A point source pollution results when the pollutants comes from a single source. In point source pollution the site of origin of pollution can be identified. A point source pollution can be prevented and controlled by preventing the flow of source contaminants.

Chemical dumping into a river by a factory is an example of point source pollution because the source of pollutant (chemical) is known that is factory.