Question

Many nuclear power plants are constructed near water sources. They use water for cooling their machinery and release it back into the water stream. Identify the kind of pollution caused.

Options

• Radiation pollution

• Water pollution

• Industrial pollution

• Thermal pollution

Answer 1

Thermal pollution

Explanation:

Nuclear power plants utilize a lot of water for cooling. The water collects heat from machinery and is discharged into natural water bodies at a greater temperature. The release of hot water into natural sources results in thermal pollution.