It is estimated that 80% of all __________ is untreated and flows directly into India's rivers and is a major source of water pollution. Which answer BEST goes into the blank in the prompt?
What would be the MOST likely impact from this type of pollution?
It is estimated that 80% of all industrial waste is untreated and flows directly into India's rivers and is a major source of water pollution.
The MOST likely impact from this type of pollution would be the contamination of water resources, leading to the loss of aquatic biodiversity, reduced availability of clean water for human consumption and agriculture, increased health risks for populations relying on the polluted water, and overall degradation of the ecosystem.