Question

Which of the following best describes the effects of water pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
a.
It can result in fish kills and restrictions on human consumption.
b.
It can change the physiology of fish.
c.
It can cause long-term alterations of aquatic ecosystems.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

All of the above — water pollution can cause fish kills and consumption advisories, alter fish physiology (e.g., via toxins, hypoxia), and produce long-term ecosystem changes (e.g., altered food webs, habitat loss).