Question

In 2010, an oil well in the Gulf of Mexico spilled millions of barrels of oil into the ocean. Is this an example of a point source or nonpoint source pollution?

Answer 1

Answer:

non-point source

Explanation:

This was a non-point source of pollution because this was not directed at a certain area or ocean. The oil was accidentally dropped into the ocean. It was not intentionally dropped by the oil well. The answer to the question is non-point source pollution.