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Q · Environmental PollutionMedium · 45s
Which of these is a source of non-point pollution?
TopicEnvironmental Pollution
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Non-point sources are diffuse; agricultural runoff with fertilizers and pesticides is a classic example.
Final Answer: Option C — Agricultural runoff