The Primary Detrimental Effect of the Presence of Large Amounts

Multiple Choice

The primary detrimental effect of the presence of large amounts of biodegradable organic materials in water is ________.

A) it causes death of bottom dwelling organisms because it agglutinates and settles to the bottom, poisoning bottom dwelling organisms
B) it causes oxygen depletion in the water
C) it rises to the surface and absorbs wavelengths needed by aquatic plants
D) it decomposes endothermically causing the temperature of the water to decrease below the limits within which most aquatic organisms can live
E) it causes the water to become murky