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How does increased sediment loads adversely affect coral reefs?

A- sediment reduces photosynthesis by zooxanthellae

B- nutrients stimulate zooxanthellae growth

C- sediment makes corals Brittle

D- sediment lowers oceanic pH

E- sediment kills parasites

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D sediment lowers oceanic ph
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Your answer would be D - sediment lowers oceanic pH
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