Nonpoint sources of pollution
A) enter ecosystems from single identifiable sources
B) are more difficult to control than point sources
C) include smokestacks and automobile exhaust pipes
D) are cheaper and easier to identify than point sources
E) are always found in rural areas

Question

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Nonpoint sources of pollution are diffuse sources of pollution that cannot be traced to a single identifiable source, such as runoff from agricultural fields or urban areas. They are often more difficult to control and regulate than point sources, which include smokestacks and pipes that discharge pollutants from a defined location. Therefore, B is the best choice. A, C, D, and E are incorrect statements.

Nonpoint Sources of Pollution