Claim: The nonpoint source pollution in the watershed is likely caused by runoff from agricultural fields carrying fertilizers and pesticides into the water.
Evidence: The picture shows signs of agricultural activities along the waterway, indicating potential runoff.
Reasoning: Nonpoint source pollution occurs when pollutants are carried by runoff into water bodies, and agricultural runoff is a common source of pollution in watersheds.
Rebuttal: It is also possible that point source pollution, such as discharge from a nearby factory or wastewater treatment plant, could be contributing to the pollution in the watershed. Further investigation would be needed to determine the exact sources of pollution in the watershed.
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After studying the picture above, scientifically explain the nonpoint source and point source pollution that you can identify occurring in the pictured watershed.
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