D. phosphates and nitrates
Phosphates and nitrates are common pollutants found in sewage discharge that can lead to water pollution and potentially harm aquatic life in the Chicago River.
Authorities in Chicago are concerned about sewage discharge entering the Chicago River. Which pollutants would they MOST likely be concerned about?
A. fossil fuels and oil
B. gasoline and car exhaust emissions
C. pesticides and herbicides
D. phosphates and nitrates
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Lenora grows avocados and is applying a colorless chemical to them that is meant to keep insects away. What is she MOST likely applying to her crops that could eventually be transported by ocean currents?
A. Runoff could accumulate in the water and then be transported by ocean currents.
B. Carbon could accumulate in the water and then be transported by ocean currents.
C. Pesticides could accumulate in water and then be transported by ocean currents.
D. Fossil fuel could accumulate in water and then be transported by ocean currents.
A. Runoff could accumulate in the water and then be transported by ocean currents.
B. Carbon could accumulate in the water and then be transported by ocean currents.
C. Pesticides could accumulate in water and then be transported by ocean currents.
D. Fossil fuel could accumulate in water and then be transported by ocean currents.
C. Pesticides could accumulate in water and then be transported by ocean currents.
Pesticides are commonly used to protect crops from insects, and if runoff containing pesticides reaches water bodies, it can accumulate and be transported by ocean currents, potentially leading to water pollution.
Pesticides are commonly used to protect crops from insects, and if runoff containing pesticides reaches water bodies, it can accumulate and be transported by ocean currents, potentially leading to water pollution.
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