A chemical is spilled in a grassy area. The chemical has been known to kill all
bacteria that live in the soil. How will this most likely affect the area?
O A. The grass will grow more quickly, because it will have more access
to nitrogen compounds.
B. The grass will grow more quickly, because there will be no bacteria
in the soil.
C. The grass will die, because it will not be able to use the nitrogen
compounds in the soil.
D. The grass will die, because the bacteria fix the oxygen for the
grass to use.