8.3.1.6.1 - Sources of Thermal Pollution
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What is thermal pollution?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects environments.
Name one source of thermal pollution.
💡 Hint: Consider energy production facilities.
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What does thermal pollution primarily refer to?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the term itself.
True or False: Thermal pollution can only come from natural sources.
💡 Hint: Consider sources beyond nature.
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Discuss how the rise in temperature due to thermal pollution can lead to an ecological imbalance in aquatic ecosystems. Provide examples of species affected.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationships between different organisms in the ecosystem.
Propose a new method to mitigate thermal pollution based on current technologies or practices. Explain its potential benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about innovative ways to utilize water bodies for cooling.
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