Question

Thermal pollution means

• A. Increase in the temperature of water
• B. Oxygen depletion
• C. Death of aquatic animals
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Thermal pollution refers to degradation in water quality due to change in temperature of water. It occurs due to effluents and hot water from thermal plants or atomic reactors which rises the temperature of the water. Warm water affects the composition of the ecosystem by decreasing oxygen supply.

So, the correct answer is option D.