AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 8.1 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 8.1 of AP Environmental Science – Sources of Pollution to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Point Source Pollution

Definition

Pollution released from a single, discrete, identifiable location, such as a smokestack or discharge pipe

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Point Source Pollution
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Pollution released from a single, discrete, identifiable location, such as a smokestack or discharge pipe

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Nonpoint Source Pollution
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Pollution released diffusely across a broad area or from many scattered locations, such as agricultural or urban runoff

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