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Which of the following is an example of 'point source' water pollution?
AAgricultural runoff from many farms
BAcid rain falling over a forest
CWaste pipe from a specific factory
DUrban runoff during a storm
✓ Correct Answer: C — Waste pipe from a specific factory
A point source is a single, identifiable source of pollution, such as a pipe or a ditch.
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