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Which of the following changes is not a result of an increase in water pollution?

A

Increase in the cases of jaundice and cholera

B

Increase in the amount of rainfall and floods

C

Increase in the chemical content of water bodies

D

Increase in the biological activity in water bodies

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To determine which of the following changes is not a result of an increase in water pollution, we need to analyze each option provided in the context of water pollution's effects. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Options**: The options given are: - A) Increase in the cases of joint disease and cholera - B) Increase in the amount of rainfall and floods - C) Increase in the chemical content of water bodies - D) Increase in the biological activities in water bodies 2. **Analyze Each Option**: - **Option A**: Increase in the cases of joint disease and cholera. - Water pollution can lead to contaminated water sources, which can cause diseases like cholera and other waterborne diseases. Thus, this option is a result of water pollution. - **Option B**: Increase in the amount of rainfall and floods. - Rainfall and floods are primarily influenced by climate change and weather patterns, not directly by water pollution. Therefore, this option is likely not a result of water pollution. - **Option C**: Increase in the chemical content of water bodies. - Water pollution often involves the introduction of chemicals into water bodies, leading to an increase in their chemical content. Hence, this option is a direct result of water pollution. - **Option D**: Increase in the biological activities in water bodies. - Water pollution can lead to an increase in certain biological activities, such as the growth of harmful algal blooms due to nutrient pollution. Thus, this option is also a result of water pollution. 3. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the change that is not a result of an increase in water pollution is **Option B: Increase in the amount of rainfall and floods**. ### Final Answer: **B) Increase in the amount of rainfall and floods** ---
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