In Order to Avoid Producing Thermal Plumes, Power Plants Often

question 43

Multiple Choice

In order to avoid producing thermal plumes, power plants often

• A) Increase the efficiency of their energy use
• B) Warm entire rivers to ease temperature gradients
• C) Chemically alter their effluent
• D) Build cooling towers or ponds
• E) All of these are correct

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