A major source of water pollution in the United States is _____.
A)factories
B)sulfur dioxide (i.e., acid rain)
C)cars
D)chemicals (used in pesticides and fertilizers) and sewage
E)garbage

Question

A major source of water pollution in the United States is _____.​
A)factories
B)sulfur dioxide (i.e., acid rain)​
C)cars
D)chemicals (used in pesticides and fertilizers) and sewage​
E)garbage​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Chemicals used in pesticides and fertilizers, as well as sewage, are major sources of water pollution in the United States. While factories, cars, sulfur dioxide, and garbage are also sources of pollution, they are not as significant as chemicals and sewage when it comes to water pollution.

A Major Source of Water Pollution in the United States