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Pollution that enters the environment from a single identifiable source, such as a factory outfall pipe, is called:
- Nonpoint-source pollution
- Point-source pollution
- Diffuse pollution
- Background pollution
Answer
B. Point-source pollution
Solution
Agricultural runoff and urban stormwater are examples of nonpoint sources.
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