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ap345

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on: Aug 22, 2018

Why are some male fish in the ocean developing female characteristics?
  a. Evolution
  b. PCBs
  c. Estrogen-mimicking compounds
  d. Mercury



Question 2

What could happen if global warming were to continue?
  a. Changes in global winds and rainfall
  b. Rise in ocean temperatures
  c. Decrease in dissolved gases
  d. All of these choices



Meganchabluk

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

ANS: C
There are many females that take birth control pills which are excreted through their urine. These
compounds are causing the feminization of fish. Information can be found in the section Marine
Pollutants May Be Natural or Human Generated.



Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
There are many things that will start to occur as global climate change progresses. The three factors are
only a few of those listed. There will be less biological productivity, a disruption of ecosystems, and
melting of ice caps. Information can be found in the section Human Activity is Causing Global
Oceanic Change.



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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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