EP CONNECT ONLINE ACCESS FOR BIOLOGY:
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Author: Hoefnagels
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Chapter 40.3, Problem 1MC
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To determine:
The way in which toxic chemicals, nutrients, sediments and heat affect aquatic ecosystems.
Concept introduction:
The toxic chemicals, nutrients, sediments and heat affects all aquatic organisms because of the human and natural activities which results in the death of those organisms.
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