Thermal wastewater discharge into water bodies primarily affects the ecosystem by:
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Correct answer: Lowering dissolved oxygen and harming cold-water organisms
Heated effluents from power plants raise the water temperature, which reduces the solubility of oxygen. This thermal pollution can eliminate organisms sensitive to high temperatures and disrupt the natural biological balance.
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