Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)

(i) Liquid kitchen waste alone constitutes the sewage. (T/F)

(ii) Household detergents are safe and non-contributors to water pollution. (T/F)

(iv) Thermal power plants give out a lot of hot waste water. (T/F)

(v) Hot water discharged into water bodies hardly affects the fish and other aquatic life. (T/F)

(i) False

Explanation: Sewage consists of wastewater containing solid as well as liquid wastes from all over the house.

(ii) False

Explanation: Household detergents have a wide range of toxic cleaners that contribute to water pollution.

(iii) True

Explanation: Industrial waste is that which results from industrial activity. Most of the waste is toxic and chemical in nature and requires proper disposal.

(iv) True

Explanation: The water at the end of the process is 8-10 degrees warmer than the intake water.

(v) False

Explanation: The hot waste water, when released into nearby water bodies, lead to the warming of the body. This sudden fluctuation in the temperature disrupts the aquatic life.