SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Human activities on land carrying pollutants into the oceans by rivers
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Sewage sludge dumped directly into the ocean
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Oil spills from takers and offshore oil rigs
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -While there are many types of ocean pollution and different sources or pathways through which pollutants enter the watery habitat, plastic constitutes the single largest cause of ocean pollution today.
Detailed explanation-2: -The majority of pollutants that make their way into the ocean come from human activities along the coastlines and far inland. One of the biggest sources of pollution is nonpoint source pollution, which occurs as a result of runoff.
Detailed explanation-3: -1. Industrial Waste. Industries and industrial sites across the world are a major contributor to water pollution. Many industrial sites produce waste in the form of toxic chemicals and pollutants, and though regulated, some still do not have proper waste management systems in place.
Detailed explanation-4: -Runoff: Runoff occurs when rain or snow carries pollutants from the ground to the ocean. Oil spills: Crude oil spills are happening too often. Waste: The effect of litter and unkept trash is a serious growing problem. More items
Detailed explanation-5: -Chemical contamination, or nutrient pollution, is concerning for health, environmental, and economic reasons. Marine trash encompasses all manufactured products-most of them plastic-that end up in the ocean. More items •19-May-2022