You Have Drained a Pond That You Have on Your

question 65

Multiple Choice

You have drained a pond that you have on your property,to then make it a deeper pond.In the process of using a machine to dig out some of the mud,you find that the mud is almost solid black and there is a terrible smell.Your prediction is that ________________ bacteria predominate in this area of the mud.

• A)nitrogen-fixing
• B)sulfur-oxidizing
• C)sulfur-reducing
• D)nitrifying
• E)denitrifying

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Definitions:

Olfactory System

The sensory system used for smelling, which includes structures in the nose and the brain associated with the detection and processing of odors.

Taste Buds

Sensory organs located on the tongue, which allow for the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Spicy

Characterized by or having a strong, sharp taste or smell that is often the result of certain spices or seasonings.

Square Feet

A unit of area measurement in the imperial system, used mainly in the United States, equal to the area of a square with sides of one foot.