Which of the following statements is false?
A) Because of their flow, most streams recover rapidly from pollution by heat and biodegradable waste.
B) In rapidly flowing rivers, dissolved oxygen is replaced quickly.
C) The amount of oxygen in rivers declines in dry seasons.
D) In rivers, the oxygen content increases as the water's temperature rises.
E) The amount of oxygen in rivers increases as the water's temperature falls.

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The amount of oxygen in rivers decreases as the water's temperature rises. Warm water holds less oxygen than cold water, so as the temperature of the water increases, the amount of dissolved oxygen decreases.

Which of the Following Statements Is False