Water pollution refers to any type of _________ contamination that renders the water unsuable for living beings.

Geographical

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Historical

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Aquatic

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Both A and C

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The correct option is C Aquatic
Water pollution refers to any type of contamination that renders the water unusable for living beings. The term aquatic refers to water. Thus the correct answer is option C.

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Water pollution refers to any type of _________ contamination that renders the water unsuable for living beings.

The correct option is C AquaticWater pollution refers to any type of contamination that renders the water unusable for living beings. The term aquatic refers to water. Thus the correct answer is option C.

The correct option is C Aquatic
Water pollution refers to any type of contamination that renders the water unusable for living beings. The term aquatic refers to water. Thus the correct answer is option C.