Question 17
Environmental PollutionIn a water body, too much sewage leads to
- A.a decrease in the temperature of the water which causes death of aquatic animals.
- B.an increase in the number of aquatic animals in the water.
- C.an increase in the bacterial population which reduces the level of oxygen in the water.
- D.a decrease in the bacterial population which increases the level of oxygen in the water.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (an increase in the bacterial population which reduces the level of oxygen in the water.)
Explanation
Bacteria multiply as they feed on the sewage and use up the dissolved oxygen, which suffocates fish.