A construction company has clear-cut all the plants on the land next to a river. It plans to build many large homes on the land. During the construction, there are periods of heavy rain. Large areas of red mud run off into the water, causing the water to become extremely cloudy. Which effect will these mud particles most
likely have on life in the river?
A) The mud particles will decrease the turbidity of the water, making it less difficult for plants to photosynthesize.
B) The mud particles will decrease the turbidity of the water, making it more difficult for plants to photosynthesize.
C) The mud particles will increase the turbidity of the water, making it less dificult for plants to photosynthesize.
D) The mud particles will increase the turbidity of the water, making it more difficult for plants to photosynthesize.