Effect+of+Heat

= Effect Of Heat =

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 * Many industries release hot water into rivers.
 * The solubility of oxygen **decreases** as the temperature rises.
 * This means that less aquatic life will be able to survive in the hotter water.
 * In addition, when temperatures rise, the metabolism of the animals in the water also increases. This means they need more oxygen but the warmer water contains less oxygen.
 * This is sometimes called **thermal pollution**.