What percentage of marine pollutants originates from human activities on land?

a. 25%
b. 50%
c. 75%
d. 90%


ANS: C
A pollutant causes damage by interfering with biological processes of an organism. There are various
rates a pollutant can impact an organism. Information can be found in the section Marine Pollutants
May Be Natural or Human Generated.

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