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Explain the thermal pollution.
Asked by Topperlearning User | 04 Jun, 2014, 01:23: PM
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Thermal Pollution:

1. Thermal occurs when heated water enters a river or stream.

2. Thermal power plants, nuclear power plants, oil refineries use water for cooling their machinery.

3. This water may be 8-100C warmer than the water of a source to which it is released.

4. It affects the aquatic life.

Answered by | 04 Jun, 2014, 03:23: PM

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