Question

real world example 2/12
instead of riding his bike, a college student drives to class every day. he also drives to the store, to friend’s houses, and everywhere else. every time he fills up his tank, a little bit of gasoline drips to the ground. the car’s exhaust contains nitrogen oxides, which contribute to nitrogen levels in nearby water bodies.
guess all pollution type(s):
☐ toxic ☐ sediment ☐ nutrient ☐ bacterial
☐ check answer

Explanation:

1. Gasoline dripping to the ground is a toxic substance that contaminates the environment, so this is toxic pollution.
2. Nitrogen oxides from the car exhaust increase nitrogen levels in water bodies, and nitrogen is a nutrient that causes nutrient pollution.

Answer:

• Toxic
• Nutrient