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vicky

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Why are bays and estuaries especially sensitive to pollution?
 A) The water is stagnant.
  B) Fresh water can be polluted more easily.
  C) Few bacteria are present to aid with biodegradation of pollutants.
  D) Pollution flows out with river water or is released directly by industry in busy ports.

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Chlorinated hydrocarbons are ____.
 A) toxic compounds used in pesticides and industrial solvents that cause problems in some areas of the ocean
  B) created by chemosynthetic bacteria in the ocean
  C) a physical resource extracted along with petroleum
  D) important nutrients for some species of phytoplankton


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
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