Question

water pollutants
you have just learned about water pollutants. now match each term with its definition.
heavy metal
toxic chemical
eutrophication
thermal pollution
an element or molecule that is directly harmful to living things
a poisonous metallic element with a high mass number
the process in which lakes and ponds receive runoff rich in life - supporting plant nutrients
a large increase in water temperature due to human activity

Explanation:

Each term is matched to its standard definition in the context of water pollution, aligning with environmental science concepts for each pollutant type.

Answer:

1. heavy metal → a poisonous metallic element with a high mass number
2. toxic chemical → an element or molecule that is directly harmful to living things
3. eutrophication → the process in which lakes and ponds receive runoff rich in life-supporting plant nutrients
4. thermal pollution → a large increase in water temperature due to human activity