Which type of pollution results from the disposal of solid waste directly into rivers?
Answer
Water (aquatic) pollution
The correct answer is Water (aquatic) pollution — Select the option that matches this description.
Step-by-step solution
- Examine each option and link it with the described activity.
- Disposing solid waste into rivers contaminates the water body, not the air or soil.
- Therefore the pollution type is water (aquatic) pollution.
- Select the option that matches this description.
Common mistake: Choosing air pollution because of the word “pollution” without considering the medium
Concept tested: Water pollution
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