Unit 2: Point/Nonpoint Pollution

Question 1

EQ: What is the difference between point and nonpoint pollution?

Answer 1

Point pollution is pollution from a distinct location, nonpoint is from a wide area.

Question 2

Point source definition

Answer 2

A distinct location from which pollution is directly produced.

Question 3

Point source examples

Answer 3

Runoff from CAFOs, BP oil spills, factories, sewage treatment plants.

Question 4

Nonpoint source defenititon

Answer 4

A diffuse area that produces pollution.

Question 5

Nonpoint source examples

Answer 5

Urban runoff, pesticides, suburban communities, parking lots.