Why Is Thermal Pollution a Problem for Fish

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is thermal pollution a problem for fish?

• A)It reduces the amount of oxygen the water can hold which results in fish kills.
• B)Warm water increases the spread of infectious disease to fish.
• C)It greatly increases sedimentation rates and the silt and sand clogs fish gills.
• D)The heated water kills fish.

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Three Figure Accuracy

The accuracy of a number rounded to the nearest hundred; signifies a level of precision.

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Three Figure Accuracy

The precision of a numerical value rounded to the nearest hundredth, typically used in scientific or technical contexts.

Pair of Equations

Two equations related in such a way that they share at least one common variable, often solved together.