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How are thermal energy and thermal pollution alike?
They are not related because thermal pollution harms but thermal energy helps.
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What is thermal pollution?
Thermal pollution is a temperature change in natural water bodies caused by human influence. The temperature change can be upwards or downwards. In the Northern Hemisphere, a common cause of thermal...
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What causes thermal pollution?
When fuels are used to produce electricity, to heat a building, or to drive vehicles, there is always low quality heat energy rejected in the process. Think about the heat coming out of your car...
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What is meant by the term thermal pollution?
The English phrase 'thermal pollution' means harm to lakes and rivers resulting from the release of excessive waste heat into them
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Who does thermal pollution affect?
In a large city it can cause unpleasant overheating and smog conditions. In lakes and rivers it can affect the ecology-fish species may be adversely affected and algae blooms caused.