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- Run off from roadways
- Run off from agricultural fertilisers and pesticides
- Leaching from unsafe (unlined) landfills
- Industrial waste discharge into waterways
- Cigarette butts and dog droppings from street drains
- Litter like plastic bags and bottles blown into waterways and dumped from boats.
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What is the leading cause of water pollution in the US?
The leading cause of petroleum in north america is the Exclusive Economic Zone.
Why are amphibians good warning devices for water pollution?
because they start to die when there is water pollution and that tells us that there is water pollution
Is coal a leading source of energy in the US?
it is one of the leading ones
How are water and air pollution alike?
Air pollution and water pollution are alike because they both are caused by us and are harming us. They are also harming the plants and animals that live near or in the pollution.
What is the leading source of energy used in the US?
Oil
Which is the leading source of electricity generation in the US?
Coal.
What is the first and second leading cause of lung cancer in the US?
1. Smoking 2. Pollution
How many bodies of water are affected by water pollution in the US?
tons of them
Why is it important to keep water free from pollution?
Water pollution is a huge concern as there will be no water left for us if we pollute them like this. Fishes and other organisms suffer due to water pollution, water pollution even disturbs the cycle of the nature.
How do eels affect the pollution?
eels affect pollution by when their electricity mixes with water it makes some pollution, but not much therefore creating water pollution. It also affects us because it can't be evaporated again unless cleanly rinsed out
Who creates water pollution?
Answer - Mostly humans cause pollution. Of course nature causes a certain amount of pollution naturally but not to the extent of being harmful to us at the moment.
Causes of water pollution in the US?
Oil, Gasoline, Sewage,pesticides, etc.
