Question

Which of these is most responsible for the rising levels of water pollution?

• A. Fish - They excrete waste in the water bodies which pollutes the water.
• B. Elephants - They swim in the rivers and lakes, thus making them dirty
• C. Humans- The industrial materials and effluents are dumped into water bodies by humans.
• D. Plants - They reduce the levels of exygen in the water bodies.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Humans- The industrial materials and effluents are dumped into water bodies by humans.

Humans are polluting the rivers and lakes by dumping industrial effluents like synthetic chemicals in water bodies. This kills aquatic life. This practice also makes the water in these water bodies unusable.