Question

Which of the following is true concerning sources of water pollution? a. Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through storm water runoff. B. Biodegradable materials like food, wood, and leaves are not considered pollution. C. Petroleum byproducts and fuels end up as pollution principally from oil spills. D. Pesticides and herbicides do not commonly become water pollutants. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D.

Answer 1

The correct answer is that the following is true concerning sources of water pollution is option a. Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through stormwater runoff.

Mine wastes and heavy metals become water pollution through stormwater runoff. As water contaminates by producing coppers, sulfate, sodium as the toxic elements contaminating the water. The chemicals are released from mining activities by contaminating soil, air, by causing pollution.

What are sources of water pollution?

The sources of water pollution are :

• mining
• industrial wastes.
• marine dumping
• burning of fossils
• chemical fertilizers.

Hence concluded that water pollution can cause be caused by  Mine wastes and heavy metals becoming water pollution through stormwater runoff.

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