Which of the following activities is most directly related to the dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico just west of the Mississippi River?
A)extensive shrimp fishing
B)farming in the Midwest
C)burning coal to generate electricity in the Midwest
D)barge traffic on the Mississippi River

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The dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico are caused by excess nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, flowing from farms in the Midwest into the Mississippi River and eventually into the Gulf. These nutrients promote the growth of algae, which depletes oxygen in the water when it dies and decomposes, creating areas where marine life cannot survive. Therefore, farming in the Midwest is the most direct activity related to the dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico.

Which of the Following Activities Is Most Directly Related to the Dead