Drag each image to indicate whether it shows point source pollution or nonpoint source pollution.(2 points)

Question

Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
point source pollution nonpoint source pollution
A polluted beach is shown.Oil floats in the water underneath an oil rig that sits on the surface of a body of water.Trash litters the side of a roadway.Black liquid dumps into a body of water from a pipe.

Answer 1

To categorize the images based on point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution:

• Point source pollution: This type of pollution can be traced back to a single, identifiable source. In this case, the black liquid dumping into a body of water from a pipe is an example of point source pollution because it comes from a specific location.

• Nonpoint source pollution: This type of pollution comes from multiple sources that are not easily identifiable. The polluted beach, the oil floating in the water (which is caused by the oil rig), and trash littering the side of a roadway are all examples of nonpoint source pollution, as these pollutants come from various diffuse sources rather than a single point.

Based on this classification, here's how to drag them:

• Point source pollution: Black liquid dumps into a body of water from a pipe.
• Nonpoint source pollution: A polluted beach is shown, Oil floats in the water underneath an oil rig that sits on the surface of a body of water, Trash litters the side of a roadway.