Question

question 17 of 23
which of these events is a likely result of thermal water pollution?
a. sediment particles floating in water clog the gills of fish.
b. algae are killed by solvents that have run off into a pond.
c. fish die from lack of oxygen due to an algal bloom.
d. rainbow trout disappear from a stream because of high water temperatures.

Explanation:

Thermal water pollution involves an increase in water temperature. Rainbow trout disappearing due to high water temperatures is directly related to thermal water pollution. Option A is related to sediment - related pollution, B to solvent - based pollution, and C to eutrophication.

Answer:

D. Rainbow trout disappear from a stream because of high water temperatures.