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Why is non point source pollution hard to control?
point-source of pollution is easy to because we can control it at the same site where the pollution source is originated. Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate.
Is car exhaust a point or non-point source?
Exhaust from a car is a non-point source pollution, because you are unable to mathematically pin point the source of pollution.Answer:The exhaust from a specific car is a point source, the tailpipe. Car exhaust in general for a city is non-point source as it arises from many locations simultaneously.
Why is nonpoint source potentially more harmful than point source pollution?
The non-point source is potentially more harmful than the point source because it disrupts the water cycle.
What is the difference between point-source pollution and non-point-source pollution?
Point Source contamination comes from one direct source, such as a factory. (Thus the "point"). A Non-Point Source comes from a variety of sources in two categories: Fugitive or Mobile. Fugitive Non-point pollution includes things like dirt roads, farmland-plowing, surface mines,construction sites... while Mobile Non-point Pollution comes from thousands of cars in the city, trains, airplanes/jets etc. it's non-point source since there are many different ones.
What is the difference between point pollution and non point pollution?
Point Source contamination comes from one direct source, such as a factory. (Thus the "point"). A Non-Point Source comes from a variety of sources in two categories: Fugitive or Mobile. Fugitive Non-point pollution includes things like dirt roads, farmland-plowing, surface mines,construction sites... while Mobile Non-point Pollution comes from thousands of cars in the city, trains, airplanes/jets etc. it's non-point source since there are many different ones.
Definition of non-point source water pollution?
Non Point Water Pollution is where the pollutant does not enter from the source, rather anywhere else along the river. =P
Is acid rain point source pollution?
Acid rain is a non point source pollution. A non point source pollution is a form of pollution which forms in a very broad area and enters the polluted area in small, diffused flows. Since acid rain forms in the sky, and falls to the ground a little at a time, it is considered a non point source pollution.
Non-point source pollution?
spraying of pesticides on crops
What was the central point of ashokas dhamma?
It is peace and non voilence because he considered ahimsa very important. source - ashoka - wikipedia.
Is it true or false that non-point-source pollution can be traced to one specific source?
It is False.
Could illegal dumping be either a point or non-point source of water pollution in North Carolina?
Yes, it could. Here's the explanation straight from Study Island.Point source pollution occurs when harmful substances are added directly to a body of water. Non-point source pollution occurs when harmful substances enter water indirectly through the environment. Illegal dumping(unsafe disposal of pollutants) can be either a point or non-point source of pollution.
Why is it point source is considered as the most easy to deal with compared to non-point source?
This is because the sources of pollution are easily identified and as such the pollutants or contaminants can be isolated,monitered and controlled.But the major set back or disadvantage of this control measure is that it is expensive.
