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Point pollution is when the pollution happens right there, where the factory chimneys are, where the oil pipe breaks, or the oil tanker crashes, or the nuclear power plant explodes. The pollution is at the point where it happened.
Non-point pollution is when the pollution happened somewhere else. Fumes escape from cars on the highway. The oil tanker crashed up there, but the pollution ran across the roads and landscape and into the ditch and into the waterways and into the ocean. The pollution ends up at the non-point where it happened.
You can't say which is more dangerous, because it depends what the pollution is. A nuclear accident is usually more dangerous at point because the radiation weakens as it moves further away from the source. Oil pollution is damaging at point, but is more dangerous if the oil gets into the waterways and oceans where it can do a lot of damage. Pollution from a coal-burning power station is huge and constant.
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A substance added to gasoline is found in the wells of people who live miles away from a gas station is this an example of point source pollution or nonpoint pollution?
If the only source of the gasoline is that one gas station, then it is point pollution. Nonpoint pollution sources can include leaking vehicles, but a large spill is more than likely from the gasoline station. .
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.
Why is ozone depletion more dangerous than pollution of fossils fuels?
something the environmental groups made up to stop mining!
What is the greatest danger indoor air pollution or outdoor air pollution?
Air outside your home is probably healthier than the air inside. According to research, indoor air can be 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air even in the largest and most industrialized cities, even Los Angeles.Both pollutions are fairly dangerous for different reasons, for indoor it is because we usually sleep indoors and it can be harmful for us to inhale all that pollution constantly. outdoor pollution is dangerous because it contaminates water which we drink and can make us very sick.
What causes more pollution cars or meat?
i don't know but i think cars cause more pollution
Why does the government not do more to regulate nonpoint source pollution?
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.
A substance added to gasoline is found in the wells of people who live miles away from a gas station is this an example of point source pollution or nonpoint pollution?
If the only source of the gasoline is that one gas station, then it is point pollution. Nonpoint pollution sources can include leaking vehicles, but a large spill is more than likely from the gasoline station. .
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.
Can you know more about pollution?
yes as polution is dangerous and we should know more
What are the three methods of non point pollution control?
Point pollution control is environment management, and over the years this area of focus has implemented more than three methods of point pollution control. The more common methods are recycling, minimization of waste, and prevention. For each of these approaches, different control devices are used, such as, sewage treatment and dust collecting.
Why is ozone depletion more dangerous than pollution of fossils fuels?
something the environmental groups made up to stop mining!
Can noise pollution affect one's health?
Noise pollution is harmful to humans in various ways. This mainly causes impaired hearing, headaches, stress and so much more.
How does air pollution hurt you?
Air pollution is dangerous because it releases more carbon dioxide, which trust me we don't need. it also triggers global worming which brings us one step closer to having no winter. Air pollution is dangerous because with only 2% in our atmosphere we are very sick and 4% it is toxic and unlivable so we would die with that much. Currently we have about 0.0000028% in our atmosphere.
Is there more than one type of pollution?
Yes, there are several types of pollution, including air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and noise pollution. Each type of pollution can have different sources and causes environmental and health concerns.
Do hybrid cars make pollution?
A car's greatest pollution creating point is during construction. The second greatest portion of a car's pollution comes from the destruction of the car. Hybrid cars are built and will be destroyed at some point. Furthermore they create pollution when they move, the about the same pollution as a conventional car. They do save about 10% in fuel economy, but create more pollution during the construction due to the extra electronics and batteries. The premature destruction of a conventional car to allow room for the purchase of a hybrid could mean that the individual increased the amount of pollution to purchase the car.
Does pollution is caused by over - population?
Yes it is. More the population, more is the pollution.
Is population a pollution?
Population could be considered a cause of pollution because the more people there are, the more waste produced and resources used, causing pollution. But no, it is not a type of pollution.
