A species of aquatic plant that floats on top of the water and reproduces rapidly. When these plants die, decomposition by bacteria affects oxygen levels in the water. As more plants die, less oxygen is available in the water.
Which statement is the best prediction about the immediate future of the pond?
The number of different types of plants around the pond will increase.
The depth of the water in the pond will increase.
The amount of bacteria in the pond will suddenly decrease.
Fish populations in the pond will begin to decrease.