Sudden release of cold water from deep dam reservoirs harms aquatic life by changing:
AWater taste
BWater smell
CTemperature
DWater colour
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Temperature
1. Deep reservoir water is colder than the surface.
2. A sudden temperature change harms aquatic life.
3. Eggs and larvae are most susceptible.
_Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 14, Natural Resources._
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