Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Hypoxic Zone

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the hypoxic zone (Dead Zone) off the coast of Louisiana?

• A)during large floods the size of the hypoxic zone shrinks.
• B)agricultural areas use only the amount of fertilizer needed.
• C)The agricultural,feedlot,and fertilizer industries deny any connection between their nutrient runoff and the hypoxic zone.
• D)The hypoxic zone is deadly to marine organisms due to its toxically high oxygen levels.
• E)Hypoxic zones have not existed elsewhere.

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Definitions:

Rock Avalanche

A rapid, massive flow of rock debris down a slope, typically triggered by seismic activity or the undercutting of a mountain's base.

Rock Fall

A rock fall refers to the rapid descent of rock from a steep cliff or mountainside, often triggered by natural processes like weathering or human activities.

Earth Flow

A type of mass wasting event where soil and regolith move slowly downslope, often triggered by saturation from rainfall or melting snow.

Creep

The slow, continuous movement of material, such as soil and other weak materials, down a slope.