Define point-source and nonpoint-source (NPS) pollution.
Definition should include
- Point-source: Pollution that is coming from a single, localized, known source
- Nonpoint-source: Pollution that is coming from a collection of diffuse, unknown sources
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can NPS pollution be managed?
- What are some examples of point-source pollution?
- What legislation is in place to monitor point-source pollution in U.S. waterways?
Teacher Resource:
Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Links to an external site., United States Environmental Protection Agency