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Which of the following results in 'thermal pollution' of a river?

ADumping of plastics
BHot water from an iron industry
CAdding ice
DBuilding a bridge

✓ Correct Answer: BHot water from an iron industry

Thermal pollution is the degradation of water quality by any process that changes ambient water temperature, usually discharge of cooling water.

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