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Which of the answers bellow are a variable that effects light ability to penetrate ocean water?A. Cloud coverB. Organisms and sediments in the waterC. Water densityD. Waters high heat capacity

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The variable that affects is the turbidity of water. The turbidity is caused by many things, such as clay, dissolver colored organic compounds, organic and inorganic matter, planktons, silt, etc. Therefore, the correct answer is B. Organisms and sediments in the water.

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