Question

1. copper compounds are used to control the growth of algae and other aquatic plants. copper interferes with photosynthesis in these organisms. what would be the most likely result of an accidental spill of these compounds in an aquatic environment? fish will die due to lack of oxygen in the water (light blue) fish would grow larger than usual (aqua green) fish will adapt to live in a copper - rich environment (blue)

Explanation:

Copper interferes with photosynthesis in aquatic plants (like algae). Photosynthesis produces oxygen in water. If plants can't photosynthesize, oxygen production drops. Fish need dissolved oxygen to survive. So, lack of oxygen from reduced photosynthesis (due to copper) would cause fish to die from oxygen deprivation. The other options are incorrect: copper - rich environments harm, not help fish grow or adapt, and copper inhibits plant growth (so no excess plant - produced oxygen or abnormal growth benefit for fish).

Answer:

Fish will die due to lack of oxygen in the water (light blue)