Asked by Yanan Zhang on Jul 31, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a point source of pollution? 

A)  pesticides sprayed into the air 
B)  an automobile tailpipe 
C)  a factory smokestack 
D)  a drainpipe from a power plant

Point Source

A single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe or a drain, from which pollutants are discharged.

Pollution

The introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause adverse change to air, water, or soil.

Factory Smokestack

A large chimney through which industrial gases, smoke, and particles are expelled into the atmosphere, often associated with manufacturing plants.

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Aashna SadhwaniAug 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Pesticides sprayed into the air are not technically point sources because they are not released from a specific, identifiable location like the other options listed. They would be considered non-point source pollution.