AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Why is nonpoint source pollution harder to regulate than point source pollution?
A.It has no single owner or outlet to hold accountable
B.It is always invisible
C.It causes no damage
D.It evaporates immediately
Explanation
Core Concept
A pipe can be permitted and fined; diffuse runoff from thousands of properties cannot — the enforcement asymmetry.
Correct Answer
AIt has no single owner or outlet to hold accountable
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