EARTH SCIENCE
GROUNDWATER
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Precipitation as Acid rain
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Runoff water & Groundwater
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Industry & Household waste
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All of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -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).
Detailed explanation-2: -(i) Sewage; (ii) Industrial wastes; (iii) Synthetic soaps and detergents; (iv) Fertilizers and pesticides; (v) Petroleum; (vi) Heat. Q. Q. List the sources of soil pollution.
Detailed explanation-3: -Industrial Waste. Sewage and Wastewater. Mining Activities. Marine Dumping. Accidental Oil Leakage. The burning of fossil fuels. Chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Leakage From Sewer Lines. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Sewage (Waste Water) Sewage is another name for waste water from domestic and industrial processes. Agricultural Pollution. Oil Pollution. Radioactive Substances. River dumping. Marine Dumping.