Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about water pollution is false?

  1. Hot water can be a pollutant.

  2. Agricultural run-off from fields pollute water.

  3. Heavy metals pollute water.

  4. Greenhouse gases cause water pollution.

  5. Location of oil refineries, textile mills, etc. near rivers can pollute its water.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Greenhouse gases do not cause water pollution. They cause air pollution.

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