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How are we affected by thermal pollution?

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How are we affected by thermal pollution?

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Thermal pollution raises the temperature of water bodies, reducing the amount of dissolved oxygen in the water. This can harm or kill fish and other aquatic organisms, disturb their reproduction and force them to migrate. It also disrupts aquatic food chains and reduces biodiversity.

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Chapter 16: Pollution - EXERCISE [Page 310]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 16 Pollution
EXERCISE | Q 12. | Page 310
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