I'm pretty sure the answer is oxygen because photosynthesis is the reason we have oxygen
Thermal pollution is when the water temperature goes from one extreme to another whether cold to hot or hot to cold, so I would say B.
Answer: B. schistosomiasis
Explanation:
Swimmer's itch is also called as cercarial dermatitis. It appears as a skin rash. It is typically an allergic reaction which is caused by a parasite.
Swimmer's itch is the symptom of Schistosomiasis. It is a disease which is also called as snail fever. It is caused by the parasitic flatworm called as schistosomes. This parasite infects the urinary tract and intestine in humans. Other symptoms include the diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody stool and blood in the urine.
Answer: A) The resident populations are more likely affected by these threats because of their proximity to shore.
Explanation:
All of these threats are higher in coastal regions.
As contaminants usually reach the ocean through rivers or because of coastal cities, the highest degree of pollution is there. All chemicals will accumulate in this region first, before they disperse into the offshore region. This is also caused by the fact that the coastal waters have a lower volume and surface area than the offshore which results in a higher degree of contamination.
