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What can be a consequence of water pollution?

1

Increased availability of clean water

2

Decreased agricultural productivity

3

Improvement in marine ecosystems

4

Increase in fishing activities

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Answer

B. Decreased agricultural productivity

Solution:

Water pollution decreases agricultural productivity as it contaminates irrigation supplies, harming crops. Clean water availability does not increase due to pollution.

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