Question

Which example represents a point source of pollution?

O acid rain caused by exhaust from vehicles

O chemical runoff from lawns

O oil and gasoline discharged from cars

heated water released from a power plant

Answer 1

It is pollution that comes from many places, all at once. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines point source pollution as any contaminant that enters the environment from an easily identified and confined place. Examples include smokestacks, discharge pipes, and drainage ditches