Question

The Rio Grande river flows through the South Texas Plains ecoregion of Texas. The river is a major source of water for cities and farms in the area. Sometimes, so much of the Rio Grande's water is used that the river does not reach the Gulf of Mexico. How does the loss of river water affect ocean plants near the mouth of the river? A. Less sediment is deposited in the soil. B. The ocean plants cause more weathering. C. More algae grows and competes for resources. D. The slow water causes more erosion.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Less sediment is deposited in the soil.

Explanation:

Less sediment is deposited in the soil if there is less amount of water receives by the ocean plants because river water brings minerals with them from passing through the mountains to the ocean. These sediments brings nutrients which are necessary for the ocean plants for their growth and development so we can say that less sediments are deposited in the soil of ocean plants due to less river water.