OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ECOLOGY
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Question
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The overgrowth of algae poses a major problem for coral reefs. Intensive fishing is one factor that contributes to algae overgrowth because it does which of the following?
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Allows more sunlight to be available to algae
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Inhibits the spread of pathogens in algae colonies
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Reduces the number of organisms that feed on algae
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Increases the competition between different algae species
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following would most likely cause an increase in these contributors to dead zones? D Populations of algae and mosquitoes will increase, leading to fish die-offs and potential increases in human malaria cases.
Detailed explanation-2: -What do these data suggest about the effect the oil spill had on pink salmon? Pink salmon were nearly eliminated after the oil spill. Pink salmon populations steadily declined in the 10 years following the spill.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ability of an ecosystem to remain at equilibrium in spite of disturbances is called resistance.
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