Point Source
Name 2 qualities of point source pollution
Specific person or place
Easy to identify
In a large area that has been clearcut, the dirt cannot absorb water, causing it to run off into a river.
Nonpoint Source
True or False A non-point source of water pollution is from a specific person's actions.
False
Free Space
Give me one example of point source pollution
(anything with a specific place or person)
The mills in New Bedford used to dump their waste into the Acushnet River.
Point source
True or False A point source of water pollution is easier to control than a non point source.
True
Name 2 qualities of non point source pollution
Widespread source
Hard to identify
Make this situation point source pollution
Construction sites lead to polluted runoff
A machine at a construction site is broken and leaking oil.
Ms. Dwinell dumps water mixed with bleach used to clean the house in the pond down the road.
Point Source
True or False A point source of water pollution is hard to identify.
False
Make this situation an example of non point pollution
Ms Dwinell throws her dunkin cup out the window
Ms Dwinell sees dunkin cups on the side of the road
Make this situation point source pollution
Trash on the side of the road
I saw Ms. Ruby throw her trash in the river down the street
A machine breaks on a construction site and oil leaks into the ground.
Point source
True or False A non point source of water pollution is from widespread sources.
True
What are examples of non point pollution in the water cycle?
Acid rain, runoff
Free Space!
You find a piece of trash on the ground outside your house.
True or False A point source is controlled using laws and regulations.
True
Make this situation non point pollution:
A car leaks oil into the ground
Cars on the highway pollute the air