State whether true or false:
A non-point source of pollution is not hard to trace since it comes from a large area.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Non-point sources of water pollution are hard to trace since the pollutants come from various places and accumulate. It is therefore, hard to pinpoint the exact location of these sources. Point sources are easier to trace and therefore, easier to manage.

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