Which of the Following Is True of Dead Zones

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dead zones?

• A)They are caused by algae blooms that occur when agricultural fertilizers and waste runoff enter natural waterways.
• B)They are caused by an increase in the saltiness of the land, making the land infertile.
• C)They are formed when a specific area lacks nutrients and vitamins.
• D)They are formed when excess oxygen accumulates in a specific region.
• E)They are formed when a volcanic eruption covers the soil with ash.

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