The substances that pollute the water are called __________.

Air pollutants

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Water pollutants

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Aerosols

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Chlorofluorocarbons

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Both C and D

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Solution

The correct option is B Water pollutants
Whenever harmful substances such as sewage, toxic chemical wastes, heavy metals, domestic wastes, insecticides, pesticides, industrial wastes, etc. get mixed with water, the water becomes polluted. The substances that pollute water are called water pollutants.

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