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Raising a river's temperature reduces which key factor for fish?
AWater's salt content
BDissolved oxygen level
CSuspended clay load
DAcidity of rainfall
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Dissolved oxygen level
Gases are less soluble in warmer water, so thermal pollution lowers dissolved oxygen and can kill fish.
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