The term “water-pollution” can be defined in several ways. Which of the following statements does not give the correct definition?

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The term “water-pollution” can be defined in several ways. Which of the following statements does not give the correct definition?

(a) The addition of undesirable substances to water-bodies
(b) The removal of desirable substances from water-bodies
(c) A change in pressure of the water bodies
(d) A change in temperature of the water bodies


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Answer is (c) A change in pressure of the water bodies

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