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