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    Question

    Statement: Small amounts of oil can cause coral

    reef fish to engage in risky behaviours, according to a new study. Which of the following substantiates the above statement? (i) Pollution by oil impairs fish’s ability to survive in key environments like the Great Barrier Reef. (ii) The international study monitored what happened when six species of fish were exposed to oil in their first three weeks of life.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Either I or II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Option (i) also substantiates the statement as it states that the presence of oil impairs the fish’s ability to survive. Option (ii) neither supports nor negates the statement it only gives further description of the methodology of the study. Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

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