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Which is the most input of waste causing marine pollution?

APesticides

BPipes directly discharge waste into the sea

CDeath of aquatic organisms

DClimatic conditions

Answer:

B. Pipes directly discharge waste into the sea

Read Explanation:

The most obvious input of waste for marine pollution is through pipes directly discharging waste into the sea. Very often, municipal waste and sewage waste from residences and industries in coastal towns are directly discharged into the sea.


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