A discrete source of discharge such as a factory,mine,ship,or pipeline is known as a(n):

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A point source is a single, identifiable, and discrete source of pollution, such as a factory, mine, ship, or pipeline, which discharges directly into the environment. It is different from area, line, or volume sources, which release pollutants over a large area or volume. Thus, the best choice for the given scenario is D) point source.

A Discrete Source of Discharge Such as a Factory,mine,ship,or Pipeline