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Point source pollution comes from sources that are?
Point source pollution comes from specific, identifiable sources such as factories, sewage treatment plants, and oil spills. It is easier to monitor and regulate compared to non-point source pollution, which comes from diffuse sources like agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.
How does cotton get to its factories?
Cotton comes from a plant. The plants are harvested, and the product is transported by truck to factories for processing.
Do motor vehicles cause almost half of the air pollution from human activities?
No half comes from factories
Descibe the origins of pollution in the atmosphere-?
Pollution of the atmosphere comes from many sources and most of them are caused by man- car emissions, smoke from factories, and by-products of manufacturing.
How do factories effect your pollution?
yes factories cause air pollution because the smoke comes out of the chimany
What percentage of the electricity used in US comes from hydroelectric plants?
5%
Does fossil fuel kill trees?
If fossil fuels are used to power plants, this can kill trees. The pollution that comes from the plants can cause plants to die.
Most air pollution comes from what?
The main sources of air pollution are transportation (vehicles), industry (factories), agriculture (livestock and fertilizers), and energy production (power plants). These activities release pollutants such as carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter into the atmosphere.
What percentage of pollution in America is from cars?
Approximately 25% of pollution in the United States comes from cars, in the form of emissions like carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Reducing vehicle emissions through initiatives like electric vehicles and public transportation can help lower this percentage.
Where does industrial pollution come from?
Industrial pollution comes from various sources such as factories, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and waste disposal sites. These sources release pollutants such as chemicals, heavy metals, and particulate matter into the air, water, and soil, leading to environmental degradation and health risks for nearby communities. Implementing stricter regulations and sustainable practices can help reduce industrial pollution.
What are the key differences between indoor and outdoor air pollution and how do they impact human health differently?
Indoor air pollution comes from sources inside buildings, like cooking and cleaning products, while outdoor air pollution comes from cars and factories. Both can harm human health, but indoor pollution can be more concentrated and have immediate effects, while outdoor pollution can affect a larger area and cause long-term health problems.
Do you agree air is cleaner in the countryside than in the big cities?
Air is technically cleaner in the country side as most of the smog/pollution comes from factories, etc. Most of these factories are located in urban areas (city areas) due to closer access to the city. The smog spreads out as it moves due to wind and so the pollution/air quality in the country side (rural) is clearer and less congested with pollution. But technically there is still a lot of pollution but it's just spread out a lot.
