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Water Pollution |
The introduction of chemical, physical, or biological agents into water that degrade water quality. |
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Point-Source Pollution |
Pollution discharged from a single source. |
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Non point-Source Pollution |
Comes from many different sources that are often difficult to identify. |
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Waste-water |
Water that contains waste from homes or industry. |
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Artificial Eutrophication |
Eutrophication caused by humans |
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Thermal Pollution |
The temperature of a body of water, such as a lake or stream. |
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Bio-magnification |
Buildup of pollutants at higher levels of the food chain. |