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13 November, 19:59

Based on the following sentence, what is the meaning of the word deplete?

The algae deplete the oxygen supply in the ecosystem, so there is less oxygen available for the fish.

A. increase

B. reduce

C. provide

D. create

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  1. 13 November, 20:18
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    The answer would be B - Reduce because it says "Less" and reduce means take away.
  2. 13 November, 20:25
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    Reduce: the algae use the oxygen for "themselves" reducing the oxygen in the water - so the Fish can't respire ... and die
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