Which of the following statements is false?
A) Heat lowers dissolved oxygen in streams and rivers.
B) Organic wastes that can be decomposed by aerobic bacteria reduce the amount of oxygen in the water supply.
C) Toxic chemicals released from industries can result in fish kills.
D) Inorganic nutrients such as fertilizers have no adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems.
E) Sediment can cloud water and reduce photosynthesis.

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Inorganic nutrients such as fertilizers can have adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems by causing algal blooms and subsequent oxygen depletion, which can result in aquatic dead zones.

Which of the Following Statements Is False