Question
Which is a nonpoint source of pollution?
Tourists throw trash into the ocean.
A car mechanic pours oil on the ground.
Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground.
A pipe dumps waste from a factory into a stream.
Tourists throw trash into the ocean.
A car mechanic pours oil on the ground.
Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground.
A pipe dumps waste from a factory into a stream.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A nonpoint source of pollution is one that does not have a single, identifiable source of contamination. In your options, "Rain contains chemicals that seep into the ground" represents a nonpoint source of pollution, as the chemicals can come from various diffuse sources (like agricultural runoff, urban runoff, etc.) and are not released from a single point.
The other options represent point sources of pollution: the trash thrown into the ocean is linked to a specific behavior, the oil poured by the mechanic has a specific origin, and the pipe dumping waste from a factory is a clear point of discharge.
The other options represent point sources of pollution: the trash thrown into the ocean is linked to a specific behavior, the oil poured by the mechanic has a specific origin, and the pipe dumping waste from a factory is a clear point of discharge.