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A septic tank was not installed properly and waste water has risen above ground and flows toward a nearby lake. Which of the following is NOT likely to be a result of this occurrence?

a. Algal growth in the water will increase, eventually decreasing the oxygen supply of the lake's fish.
b. The waste water will be diluted before it reaches the lake.
c. The polluted water can break a link in the aquatic food chain.
d. Drinking the lake water can cause disease.

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Answer:The waste water will be diluted before it reaches the lake.

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Answer:

Drinking the lake water can cause disease. Because the lake water is not fresh

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