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Why does the oxygen concentration in the water decrease when sewage is dicharged into a river?

A

Decrease in the number of plants

B

Increase in the number of fish

C

Less oxygen absorbed from the air

D

Rapid growth of bacteria

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B
Increase in the number of fish
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