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What term describes an area experiencing serious environmental damage where few species can survive?
Answer
Dead zone
A 'dead zone' is an area of water or land with little to no oxygen, making it impossible for most aquatic life to survive, often caused by pollution and agricultural runoff.
💡 Did you know?
The Gulf of Mexico's ecosystem demonstrates how agricultural practices influence coastal marine health, emphasizing connections between land and ocean.
Other options people guess
- Wasteland
- Barren region
- Desolate area
Topics
- pollution
- ecology
- conservation
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