Read the passage.
Flooding occurring along the shoreline of a river is very eroding to the surrounding land. This erosion ends up in the river, causing the river to run muddy. The muddy water decreases the amount of sunlight reaching the aquatic plants, which require sunlight to survive. These aquatic plants provide both a habitat and a food source for fish and other animals that live in the river.
Which explains how flooding impacts fish in a river?
A. Muddy waters have no oxygen and directly kill the fish.
B. Muddy waters increase habitats for fish to thrive and increase population.
C. Muddy waters will kill aquatic plants, which provide food for fish.
D. Muddy waters hide the fish from fishermen so that won't be caught.
Answer (2)
Flooding impacts fish by causing muddy water that decreases sunlight and harms aquatic plants. These plants are essential for fish habitat and food. The dead plants lead to a decline in fish populations due to lack of resources. ;
Flooding impacts fish by causing muddy water that decreases sunlight and harms aquatic plants, which are vital for their habitat and food. This leads to a decline in fish populations. Therefore, the correct explanation is that muddy waters will kill aquatic plants that fish rely on for survival.
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