Thermal Pollution Quiz

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What is thermal pollution?

An unnatural change in the ambient temperature of a waterbody caused by industrial processes (correct)

A process of cooling water in industrial settings to prevent overheating

A deliberate increase in water temperature to promote the growth of certain aquatic species

A natural fluctuation in water temperature due to weather changes

What are the primary industrial processes contributing to thermal pollution?

Automotive, aerospace, and construction industries

Power, paper, and nuclear industries (correct)

Textile, food, and pharmaceutical industries

Mining, agriculture, and chemical industries

How does thermal pollution affect natural water bodies?

It can cause imbalances in molecular behavior of the water (correct)

It increases the oxygen levels in the water, benefiting aquatic life

It promotes the growth of beneficial algae, improving water quality

It reduces the salinity of the water, impacting marine ecosystems

What distinguishes thermal pollution from other environmental issues?

It is caused by the discharge of hot water from industrial processes Signup and view all the answers

Why do heavy industries use water as a coolant for various processes?

Due to its higher heat capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is thermal pollution?

Unnatural change in the ambient temperature of a waterbody caused by industrial processes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of thermal pollution in natural water bodies?

Discharge of hot water from industrial processes Signup and view all the answers

How does thermal pollution affect natural water bodies?

Causes imbalances in molecular behavior of water bodies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes thermal pollution from other environmental issues?

It is caused by the discharge of hot water from industrial processes Signup and view all the answers

Which industries contribute to thermal pollution by using water as a coolant?

Power, paper, and nuclear industries Signup and view all the answers

Thermal Pollution Quiz

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What is thermal pollution?

What are the primary industrial processes contributing to thermal pollution?

How does thermal pollution affect natural water bodies?

What distinguishes thermal pollution from other environmental issues?

Why do heavy industries use water as a coolant for various processes?

What is thermal pollution?

What is the primary cause of thermal pollution in natural water bodies?

How does thermal pollution affect natural water bodies?

What distinguishes thermal pollution from other environmental issues?

Which industries contribute to thermal pollution by using water as a coolant?

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