In order to avoid producing thermal plumes, power plants often
A) Increase the efficiency of their energy use
B) Warm entire rivers to ease temperature gradients
C) Chemically alter their effluent
D) Build cooling towers or ponds
E) All of these are correct

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Cooling towers or ponds are specifically designed to dissipate heat to the atmosphere and minimize the impact of thermal plumes on aquatic ecosystems. This method does not involve warming entire rivers, altering effluent chemically, or directly relate to the efficiency of energy use in the context of avoiding thermal plumes.

In Order to Avoid Producing Thermal Plumes, Power Plants Often