When neighborhood residents noticed a large number of dead fish in a local creek, they traced the problem to a nearby gas station. It turned out that a tank of gasoline had developed a leak. This is an example of

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	point-source pollution.
B	non-point source pollution.
C	thermal pollution.
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -When neighborhood residents noticed a large number of dead fish in a local creek, they traced the problem to a nearby gas station. It turned out that a tank of gasoline had developed a leak. This is an example of a. point-source pollution.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the United States, agricultural pollution is the top source of contamination in rivers and streams, the second-biggest source in wetlands, and the third main source in lakes. It’s also a major contributor of contamination to estuaries and groundwater.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nonpoint source pollution comes from oil, pet waste, pesticide, herbicide, fertilizer, road salt, bacteria, sediment, and any other contaminant that ends up on the ground naturally or from human activity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Global warming. Deforestation. Industry, agriculture and livestock farming. Rubbish and faecal water dumping. Maritime traffic. Fuel spillages.

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