Question
Select all the options that can cause the amount of dissolved oxygen to decrease (select 3)(1 point)
Responses
Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water
Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water
The water clarity increases, causing more sunlight to reach aquatic plants
The water clarity increases, causing more sunlight to reach aquatic plants
The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas
The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas
Aquatic plants die and stop photosynthesizing
Responses
Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water
Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water
The water clarity increases, causing more sunlight to reach aquatic plants
The water clarity increases, causing more sunlight to reach aquatic plants
The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas
The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas
Aquatic plants die and stop photosynthesizing
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The three options that can cause the amount of dissolved oxygen to decrease are:
1. **Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water** - This can reduce light penetration and block sunlight from reaching aquatic plants, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.
2. **The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas** - Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, which can lead to lower levels of oxygen in the water.
3. **Aquatic plants die and stop photosynthesizing** - When plants die, they cease to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, contributing to a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels.
Thus, the correct selections are the first, third, and fourth options.
1. **Excess nutrients lead to an algae bloom on the surface of the water** - This can reduce light penetration and block sunlight from reaching aquatic plants, affecting their ability to photosynthesize.
2. **The water temperature increases, decreasing the solubility of the oxygen gas** - Warmer water holds less dissolved oxygen, which can lead to lower levels of oxygen in the water.
3. **Aquatic plants die and stop photosynthesizing** - When plants die, they cease to produce oxygen through photosynthesis, contributing to a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels.
Thus, the correct selections are the first, third, and fourth options.