In August of 2010, During an Unusually Hot Spell, Hundreds

question 27

Multiple Choice

In August of 2010, during an unusually hot spell, hundreds of thousands of dead fish washed ashore in the Delaware Bay.A likely cause of the fish kill was

• A) lowered oxygen content of the water.
• B) lowered metabolic rates in the fish.
• C) higher carbon dioxide content of the water.
• D) increased density of the water.
• E) increased oxygen content of the water.

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Definitions:

Inorganic

Refers to chemical substances that are not made up of carbon-hydrogen bonds, typically including minerals, metals, and salts.

Particle Size

A characteristic measuring the dimensions of particles in a material or substance, impacting properties like flow, reactivity, and dispersion.

Clay

A natural, Earthy material composed of fine-grained minerals, often used in making pottery, bricks, and sculptures.

Sand

Fine, granular material, composed mainly of rock and mineral particles, prevalent in deserts, beaches, and riverbeds, used in construction and manufacturing.