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Why do scientists measure levels of dissolved oxygen in water?(1 point)
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to predict erosion of a riverbed
to predict erosion of a riverbed

to analyze water quality
to analyze water quality

to predict floods and droughts
to predict floods and droughts

to analyze point-source water pollution
to analyze point-source water pollution
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Scientists measure levels of dissolved oxygen in water primarily to analyze water quality. Dissolved oxygen is crucial for the survival of aquatic organisms, and its levels can indicate the overall health of a water body.