AP PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is NOT a significant source of water pollution?
A
agriculture run-off and infiltration
B
waste water from industrialization
C
municipal sewage from urban areas
D
all of these contribute significantly to water pollution levels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Water pollution is either surface water pollution (fresh water pollution or marine pollution) or groundwater pollution. This form of pollution can lead to many problems, such as the degradation of aquatic ecosystems or spreading water-borne diseases when people use polluted water for drinking or irrigation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Dissolved oxygen does not cause water pollution.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main point source of pollution to water is from sewage and waste water treatment, while for diffuse pollution, main sources are from farming and fossil fuel power plants (via the air).

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