Fish "breathe" by absorbing oxygen gas that is dissolved in water. Thermal pollution is caused when the temperature of the water in lakes and streams increases due to warm water output from power plants. Explain why thermal pollution is harmful to the fish population.

Question 3(multiple choice worth 4 points) (04.04 lc) what does it mean when an element is reduced? it empties a valance shell, reducing its atomic radius. it gains electrons, reducing its overall charge. it increases electronegativity, reducing its ability to bond. it loses electrons, reducing its electron number.