What type of pollution is primarily generated by thermal power plants?

Noise Pollution

Thermal Pollution

Soil Pollution

Air Pollution

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Answer

B. Thermal Pollution

Solution:

Thermal Pollution results when hot water from thermal power plants is discharged into rivers or lakes, raising the temperature and adversely affecting aquatic life. While these plants can also cause air pollution, the primary concern related to their operations is thermal pollution.

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