The Size of the Hypoxic Dead Zone in the Gulf

question 66

Multiple Choice

The size of the hypoxic dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico appears to vary annually in response to all of the following except

• A) annual fish catch.
• B) annual rainfall.
• C) the amount of fertilizer used.
• D) periods of drought.

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