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प्रश्न
Why is DO content low after thermal pollution?
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उत्तर
Higher water temperature reduces the solubility (dissolution rate) of oxygen in water. Hot water discharged from power plants raises water temperature, decreasing DO. Also, hot water increases microbial activity which consumes more oxygen.
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