Question

Define ""point source pollution"" and ""non-point pollution"".

Answer 1

Answer:

Point source pollution:

 If pollution comes from a fix source then is called point source pollution.It have a specific location where pollution comes.

Ex: Air pollution ,water pollution.

Non point source pollution:

 If pollution comes from number of sources then is called point source pollution.This pollution does not have a specific point of source.

Ex: Spills ,leaks ,Sewage over flow etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Defined as under.

Explanation:

• A point source pollution is a single identifiable source of pollutants like air, water, thermal and light. And has a negligible extent, distinguishes from other geometric or area sources of nonpoint, etc.

• While nonpoint source pollution is derived from various sources. Such as results of land runoff. atmospheric drainage and seepage they may affect a body of water such as from the agricultural areas draining to a river.

• Various pathogens and viruses found in the body of water, also the presence of poorly managed livestock, pets, and other these problems is also elated to the urban and rural asphalt and concrete, highway runoff and mining activities.