An example of a non-point source of pollution would be ________.
A) discharge from a factory
B) runoff from agricultural land
C) a sewage plant effluent pipe
D) a pipe discharging heated water

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Non-point source pollution refers to diffuse contamination that does not originate from a single discrete source. Runoff from agricultural land is considered non-point source pollution because it comes from multiple, widespread areas rather than a single, identifiable source.

An Example of a Non-Point Source of Pollution Would Be