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A tsunami has just caused a massive oil spill off the coast of Peru. When testing the water quality after the spill, what will researchers MOST likely find?

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decreased nitrogen levels

decreased nitrogen levels

increased nitrogen levels

increased nitrogen levels

decreased oxygen levels

decreased oxygen levels

Increased oxygen levels

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decreased oxygen levels

Rationale: the oil promotes microbial decomposition and forms surface films that limit gas exchange, both of which lower dissolved oxygen (causing hypoxia).