The Release of Phosphate-Containing Detergents into a River Would

question 14

Multiple Choice

The release of phosphate-containing detergents into a river would

• A)kill algae.
• B)increase algal growth.
• C)kill bacteria.
• D)improve the water quality.
• E)None of the answers is correct.

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Independent Variable

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