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What is the main cause of thermal pollution mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of thermal pollution mentioned in the text?
- Absorbing heat from the atmosphere
- Constructing large shallow ponds
- Discharging radioactive waste into water bodies
- Heating water and discharging it back into a water body (correct)
How does the warmer temperature resulting from thermal pollution affect fish?
How does the warmer temperature resulting from thermal pollution affect fish?
- Decreases metabolism
- Boosts immune system
- Increases oxygen solubility
- Increases metabolism (correct)
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of thermal pollution on marine animals?
Which of the following is a potential negative impact of thermal pollution on marine animals?
- Elimination of sponges, mollusks, and crustaceans (correct)
- Increased tolerance to temperature changes
- Improved reproductive rates
- Decreased metabolism
What is one method mentioned in the text to reduce thermal pollution?
What is one method mentioned in the text to reduce thermal pollution?
How does thermal pollution impact the ecological balance of a river?
How does thermal pollution impact the ecological balance of a river?
What is a disadvantage of using large shallow ponds or cooling towers as methods to reduce thermal pollution?
What is a disadvantage of using large shallow ponds or cooling towers as methods to reduce thermal pollution?
What is the term used to describe a source of pollution that cannot be readily identified?
What is the term used to describe a source of pollution that cannot be readily identified?
Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?
Which of the following is an example of a point source of water pollution?
What is the term for the amount of oxygen required to break down organic matter in water?
What is the term for the amount of oxygen required to break down organic matter in water?
Which type of pollutant causes excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants?
Which type of pollutant causes excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants?
What are examples of disease-causing agents that can enter water sources?
What are examples of disease-causing agents that can enter water sources?
Which type of pollution is characterized by toxic metals like mercury and lead in water?
Which type of pollution is characterized by toxic metals like mercury and lead in water?
What are the sources of outdoor noise pollution mentioned in the text?
What are the sources of outdoor noise pollution mentioned in the text?
Which health effect is NOT mentioned as a result of noise pollution?
Which health effect is NOT mentioned as a result of noise pollution?
What is a method to control noise pollution by reducing noise at its source called?
What is a method to control noise pollution by reducing noise at its source called?
Which industry-related action contributes to thermal pollution?
Which industry-related action contributes to thermal pollution?
What is the impact of thermal pollution on water bodies?
What is the impact of thermal pollution on water bodies?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential mental health effect of noise pollution?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a potential mental health effect of noise pollution?
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