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Conservation of natural and energy resources - class-X
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If water pollution continues at its present rate, it will eventually
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Make oxygen molecules unavailable to aquatic life
💡 Explanation:
Water pollution is the condition in which there is an increase in the concentration of the undesirable compounds in the water resources. The pollutants are the organic compounds. The microbes use up the oxygen which is present in the water bodies for the degradation of the organic matter in the pollutants. This lowers the amount of oxygen which is available for the aquatic plants and animals.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.