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"The river that once teemed with silver fish has become a silent ribbon. Over the past decade, factories along its banks have increased their output, discharging untreated waste directly into the water. Scientists monitoring the river report a steady decline in fish numbers, linking the drop to the rise in toxic chemicals.

According to the passage, what is the primary cause of the decline in the river's fish population?

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Passage:

"The river that once teemed with silver fish has become a silent ribbon. Over the past decade, factories along its banks have increased their output, discharging untreated waste directly into the water. Scientists monitoring the river report a steady decline in fish numbers, linking the drop to the rise in toxic chemicals.

According to the passage, what is the primary cause of the decline in the river's fish population?

Accepted Answer

industrial waste discharge into the river

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