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on: Jul 22, 2013
Two small, poorly drained lakes lie close to each other in a northern forest. The basins of both lakes are composed of the same geologic substratum. One lake is surrounded by a dense Sphagnum mat; the other is not. Compared to the pond with Sphagnum, the pond lacking the moss mat should have
A) lower numbers of bacteria.
B) reduced rates of decomposition.
C) reduced oxygen content.
D) less-acidic water.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2013
Try D, I remember this on my test last week. I'm sure I got it right ;)


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Reply #2 on: Jul 31, 2013
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