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Thermal Pollution: Sources and Aquatic Life
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What is the primary source of thermal pollution in urban areas?
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Power Plants
💡 Explanation:
Power plants, particularly those using fossil fuels, release large amounts of waste heat into the environment, often through cooling systems that discharge heated water into nearby water bodies.