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