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What is an easily identified source of pollution called as?(a) Specific source(b) Point source(c) Non-point source(d) Polluting sourceThis question was addressed to me in final exam.The query is from Environmental Chemistry in chapter Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct ANSWER is (b) Point source

For explanation: Easily identified source or PLACE of pollution is called as point source. The examples of point sources are municipal and industrial discharge PIPES where the pollutants enter the water-source as treated wastewater. A point source has a NEGLIGIBLE extent, distinguishing it from other pollution source geometries.



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