Which of the following aquatic ecosystems receives the vast majority of the global inputs of pollution?
A) estuary
B) swiftly flowing stream
C) deep-water ocean
D) coastal parts of the ocean
E) slow-moving river

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Coastal parts of the ocean are subject to human pollution, including runoff from land, oil spills, and garbage dumping. This makes them the aquatic ecosystem that receives the vast majority of global pollution inputs. Other aquatic ecosystems, such as swiftly flowing streams or deep-water oceans, may be less affected by pollution due to their specific characteristics and geographic location.

Which of the Following Aquatic Ecosystems Receives the Vast Majority