Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Nutrient cycles

Nutrient cycles — practice question

A greater amount of nitrates in rivers and lakes can lead to fish dying. Which statement explains why fish die in rivers and lakes with a high nitrate concentration?

  • AThe increase in water plants stops the fish swimming.
  • BThere is an increase in anaerobic respiration by plants.
  • CThere are fewer water plants for fish to eat.
  • DThere is an increase in aerobic respiration by decomposers.

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