Question

Factories during the Industrial Revolution often damaged rivers and lakes by

diverting water to farmland for irrigation purposes.
dumping toxic chemicals used to make products.
using too much water to operate steam engines.
developing land too close to waterfronts.

Answer 1

dumping toxic chemicals in water is correct

Answer 2

b) dumping toxic chemicals used to make products.

Explanation:

• The Industrial Revolution in the latter half of the 18th century represented a phase of change that transformed rural and agricultural society primarily into modern, Urban, communities in Europe and America.
• In terms of productivity, the Industrial Revolution had produced tremendous change however with  high environmental costs. Through the introduction of modern products, massive industries and large urban centers, environmental pollution increased owing to the Industrial Revolution.
• Water pollution increased with the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when factories started discharging pollutants directly into streams and rivers , thus destroying natural resources