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ICSEClass XBiologyPollution01 Mark2025 Moderate

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Many nuclear power plants are constructed near water sources. They use water for cooling their machinery and release it back into the water stream. Identify the kind of pollution caused.

(a) Radiation pollution

(b) Water pollution

(c) Industrial pollution

(d) Thermal pollution

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Answer

(d) Thermal pollution

Explanation: Heated cooling water raises the temperature of rivers or lakes, reduces dissolved oxygen and harms aquatic life. This is thermal pollution.

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