Dumping raw sewage into a river will lead to a reduction in dissolved oxygen in the water. What will this reduction most likely cause? a decrease in water temperature an increase in most aquatic animal populations an increase in acid rain a decrease in fish populations

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Microbes

Microbes are microscopic living organisms that can only be detected with the help of specialized laboratory equipment called a microscope. These living organisms are so small that they are not visible to the naked eye.