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Streams and Rivers

Question 12 • IC Environmental Science - Deering

How does current affect biodiversity in rivers and streams?

Answer
A
It prevents bacteria and algae from living in rivers and streams.
B
It causes a decrease in biodiversity by preventing organisms from remaining in rivers and streams.
C
It mixes the nutrients for plant and animal use and determines location of organisms.
D
It has no affect on biodiversity.

Explanation

Current moves water through rivers and streams, mixing and carrying nutrients that plants and animals can use. It also affects where organisms can live because different species are adapted to different flow speeds; therefore, choice C is correct.

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