What Can Deplete Oxygen in a Body of Water

question 16

Multiple Choice

What can deplete oxygen in a body of water? 

• A) viruses and parasitic worms 
• B) sediment and suspended matter 
• C) organic compounds such as oil, plastics, solvents, and detergents 
• D) organic wastes

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