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Water Pollution

Question 17 • TCISD-Environmental Systems B IC

Introduced sewage in water systems _______.

Answer
A
decreases levels of phosphorus and nitrogen
B
increases oxygen levels
C
increases concentrations of solids
D
leads to decreases in the temperature

Explanation

Sewage introduces suspended and dissolved waste into water, increasing the concentration of solids. It also adds nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and decomposition of the waste tends to lower dissolved oxygen rather than raise it. Therefore, the correct choice is “increases concentrations of solids.”

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