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8.3.1.6.2. Temperature and its effects
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What is thermal pollution?
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Think about heat being added to water or air.
- 2.
Why is dissolved oxygen important for aquatic life?
Hint
Remember the fish and their breathing?
- 3.
What is thermal pollution?
Hint
Focus on the cause of temperature increases!
- 4.
Does thermal pollution raise or lower dissolved oxygen levels?
- True
- False
Hint
Think about the effects of heat on oxygen in water.
- 5.
Analyze the potential long-term effects of thermal pollution on local aquatic biodiversity.
Hint
Consider what happens when some species can’t adapt!
- 6.
Design a simple strategy to reduce thermal pollution for a local river.
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Think about what natural plants can do to help!
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