Which three factors are responsible for hypoxic zones in the northern Gulf of Mexico?
W)Pesticide-laden runoff, high winds, and strong currents
X) Coastal erosion, sedimentation, and spring overturn
Y) High river runoff, vertical stratification, and high biological oxygen demand
Z) Vessel sewage discharges, nutrient elevation, and upwelling
Answer: Y
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