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What are the major factors responsible for river pollution? Explain.

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Answered by 44567
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Answer:

disposal of waste bags

chemicals disposal into river

washing of cattle animals

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Explanation:

Answered by babitadevi1306
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Here are the few major causes of water pollution: Sewage and waste water: sewage , garbage and liquid waste of households, agricultural lands and factories are discharged into lakes and rivers. these waste contains harmful chemicals and toxins which make the water poisonous for aquatic animals and plants.

Dumping: Dumping of solid wastes and litters in water bodies causes huge problem. litters include glasses, plastic, aluminium, styrofoam etc...

Industrial wastes: industrial wastes contains pollutants like asbestos, lead, Mercury and petrochemicals which are extremely harmful both people and environment.

Oil pollution: Sea waters gets polluted due to oil spilled form ship and tankers while traveling.

Acid rain: acid rains is pollution of water caused by air pollution.

Global Warming: Due to global warming, there is an increase in water temperature.

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