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Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution?
a.
Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.
b.
Biodegradable materials like food, wood, and leaves are not considered pollution.
c.
Petroleum byproducts and fuels end up as pollution principally from oil spills.
d.
Pesticides and herbicides do not commonly become water pollutants.
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a. Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff.
Brief explanation: mining wastes and heavy metals are commonly transported into surface and groundwater by runoff and leaching (including acid mine drainage). The other statements are false: biodegradable organic matter can cause oxygen depletion, petroleum enters water from many sources besides big spills, and pesticides/herbicides frequently contaminate water via runoff and leaching.
Brief explanation: mining wastes and heavy metals are commonly transported into surface and groundwater by runoff and leaching (including acid mine drainage). The other statements are false: biodegradable organic matter can cause oxygen depletion, petroleum enters water from many sources besides big spills, and pesticides/herbicides frequently contaminate water via runoff and leaching.
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