ICSE Class 9 Geography Question 12 of 17

Pollution — Types and Sources — Question 13

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How is thermal pollution caused?

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The thermal power plants release the recycled hot water into the rivers and sea causing water pollution. The hot water raises the temperature of the water body. It can lead to a decrease in the dissolved oxygen level in the water while also increasing the biological demand of aquatic organisms for oxygen.