How can an increase in algal population size kill fish?

What will be an ideal response?


When the algae die, their decomposers use up the oxygen in the water.

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Forests do NOT

A) store carbon that otherwise would be in the atmosphere. B) absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. C) reduce erosion and aid in flood prevention. D) cover only 3 percent of the Earth's surface.

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What is depicted by the red arrows? [INSERT FIGURE 4-13. REMOVE TEXT "PGF". NO CAPTION]

A) pressure gradient force B) Coriolis force C) gradient wind D) geostrophic wind

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Coccolithophores are able to utilize more frequencies of light so they can be deeper in the euphotic zone and need less light

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The concept of sustainable development considers ________

A) the needs of future generations B) the fastest ways to economic prosperity C) growth in profits from international trade D) the importance of developing the arts

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