Home » Which of the following salts are the main causes of temporary hardness? Water Pollution MCQs Which of the following salts are the main causes of temporary hardness? September 21, 2022 12 Views Q. Which of the following salts are the main causes of temporary hardness? Calcium sulphateMagnesium sulphateMagnesium chlorideMagnesium carbonate Answer: Magnesium carbonate.