Question

Thermal pollution, is more prevalent near

• A. Hot water springs
• B. Coal based power plants
• C. Temperate zone
• D. Tropical zones

Answer 1

The correct option is B Coal based power plants

Thermal pollution refers to the water pollution caused by the discharge of the hot industrial effluent in the water body that destroys the ambient temperature of the water body. The thermal pollution is a major water pollution near the coal power plants that use water as the coolant so that it absorbs the thermal energy from the thermal plants and then the hot water is released in the nearby water body. The rise in temperature of the water causes severe adverse effects to the aquatic life.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Coal based power plants'