Question

Question 4

2 pts

The number of chemical industries along Florida's rivers is increasing. What is the most

likely consequence of this increased industrialization?

O a decrease in the amount of water pollution

O an increase in the amount of water available for recreational use

an increase in the destruction of natural food webs

O a decrease int he amount of water needed by industry

Answer 1

The correct answer would be - an increase in the destruction of natural food webs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Increasing chemical industries near the river cause harmful effects to the environment by various means, including air pollution, dumping untreated chemical or industrial waste, and wastewater in the river. This will lead to a lack of potable water, contamination of the food chain, destruction of biodiversity, and many more.

The destruction of biodiversity can be caused by the increasing the unbridled growth of phytoplankton, eutrophication process that will consume more oxygen and cause algal bloom and decrease the oxygen in the water and destroys the organism and natural food web.