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O-LevelChemistryChemistry of the Environment5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q331 Mark

Two statements about the water in lakes are given. statement 1 Fish are unable to live in some lakes because there is insufficient oxygen in the water. statement 2 Fertilisers can be washed into lakes where they cause eutrophication. What is correct?

ABoth statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1.
BBoth statements are correct but statement 2 does not explain statement 1.
CStatement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
DStatement 2 is correct but statement 1 is incorrect.

✓ Correct answer

A: Both statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1.

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Chemistry of the Environment, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 33.

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