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2. Name 2 types of water pollution (not sedimentation) and provide a common source (cause) for each.
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1.. Chemical Water Pollution
Many industries and farmers work with chemicals that end up in
water. This is common with Point-source Pollution. These include
chemicals that are used to control weeds, insects and pests. Metals
and solvents from industries can pollute water bodies. These are
poisonous to many forms of aquatic life and may slow their
development, make them infertile and kill them.
2. Oil Spillage
Oil spills usually have only a localized effect on wildlife but can
spread for miles. The oil can cause the death to many fish and get
stuck to the feathers of seabirds causing them to lose their
ability to fly.