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What decreases photosynthesis in bodies of water?
A) sediment or suspended matter
B) heat
C) inorganic plant nutrients
D) disease-causing organisms
Photosynthesis
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize nutrients from carbon dioxide and water.
Sediment
consists of solid particles, often minerals or organic matter, that settle to the bottom of a liquid, commonly found in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Suspended Matter
Particles floating within a liquid or gas that have not settled to the bottom, which can include organic and inorganic materials affecting water quality and clarity.
- Discern the environmental repercussions of assorted pollutants in water environments.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the environmental repercussions of assorted pollutants in water environments.
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