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Which of the following represents a measure to reduce thermal pollution?

1

Treating Hot Water Before Discharge

2

Increasing Industrial Production

3

Discharging Waste Chemicals

4

Ignoring Temperature Changes

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Answer

A. Treating Hot Water Before Discharge

Solution:

Treating Hot Water Before Discharge is essential to mitigate thermal pollution by ensuring the temperature of the water is lowered before it enters natural bodies, protecting aquatic ecosystems. The other options fail to address thermal pollution.

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