Storms can compound problems related to hypoxia by
A)driving saltwater into freshwater ecosystems,killing the fish and causing them to decompose.
B)leaving behind debris that inhibits photosynthesis of the remaining living plants and phytoplankton.
C)increasing the production of hydrogen sulfide and tannic acid as a by-product of the decomposition process.
D)All of these cause hypoxia in the aftermath of a storm.

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All of these factors can contribute to the worsening of hypoxia in the aftermath of a storm. Saltwater intrusion can lead to the death of fish and subsequent decomposition, which consumes oxygen. Debris left behind by storms can block sunlight and inhibit photosynthesis, reducing the production of oxygen. Decomposition can produce hydrogen sulfide and tannic acid, which further reduce the amount of oxygen available in the water.

Storms Can Compound Problems Related to Hypoxia by