The Hypoxia Problem in the Gulf of Mexico Is Primarily

question 82

Multiple Choice

The hypoxia problem in the Gulf of Mexico is primarily caused by

• A)local wind circulations along the coast.
• B)very low thermocline levels in the Gulf of Mexico.
• C)runoff of nutrient-rich fertilizers into the Mississippi River.
• D)El Niño events.

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