Question

comes from: please complete the sentences with the definitions

1. point source pollution: pollution that comes from a single, identifiable source.
2. nonpoint source pollution: pollution that comes from many diffuse sources.

why does this matter? understanding the difference helps us create better solutions to protect our water.
point source pollution
definition: pollution that comes from a, identifiable location.
characteristics:

• originates from one specific place
• easy to and monitor
• often involves direct discharge into water bodies
• can be regulated more easily

Explanation:

For the first blank in the "Point Source Pollution" definition, we refer back to the initial definition given for Point Source Pollution which mentions "a single, identifiable source". So the word "single" fits here. For the second blank in the characteristics, since point - source pollution comes from a single, identifiable location, it is logical that it is "easy to identify" (as we can locate the single source).

Answer:

1. single
2. identify