Question

nuclear and coal - burning power plants can cause what type of water pollution?
thermal pollution
sediment
infectious agent
inorganic nutrient

Explanation:

Nuclear and coal - burning power plants use water for cooling. When the heated water is released back into water bodies, it causes thermal pollution by increasing the water temperature. Sediment is related to soil erosion, infectious agents are from biological sources, and inorganic nutrients are from fertilizers etc.

Answer:

thermal pollution