Thermal Pollution Quiz

Enhancement of water quality by raising ambient water temperature through natural processes

Degradation of water quality by changing ambient water temperature due to human influence (correct)

Degradation of water quality by chemical processes altering water temperature

Enhancement of water quality by lowering ambient water temperature naturally

Decrease in urban runoff

Reduction of industrial activity near water bodies

Natural fluctuations in water temperature

Use of water as a coolant by power plants and industrial manufacturers (correct)

Results in a change in the chemical composition of water

Affects only the temperature of water

Causes no harm to aquatic life

Results in a change in the physical properties of water (correct)

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