alleryWhat commonly causes thermal water pollution?
ASunlight warming shallow water
BWind carrying soil sediment
CPower stations cooling with water
DTree roots drawing rainwater
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Power stations cooling with water
Using water as a coolant in power plants and industry is a common source of thermal pollution.
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