Thermal pollution Flashcards
1
Q
Sources of thermal pollution
A
- discharges from fossil fuels and nuclear power stations
2
Q
What are the effects of thermal pollution
A
- ^ temps of water in aquatic habitats - range of tolerance - migrate or die
- ^ temps - denature enzymes
- ^ temps - water expands - ^ sea level
3
Q
Control of thermal pollution
A
- cooling towers
1) hot water moves through water sprays
2) water now in droplets - ^ SA
3) ^ rate of heat transfer
4) heat rises and air becomes warmer
5) sucks in cool air from the sides
