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Thermal pollution is most commonly caused by:
AGlobal warming
BDeforestation
CDischarge of hot water from power plants
DForest fires
✓ Correct Answer: C — Discharge of hot water from power plants
Power plants use water for cooling and release the heated water back into rivers, reducing the dissolved oxygen capacity.
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