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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Point Source of Pollution