Question: Sooj learned that whales use vocalization to navigate and to communicate with other whales. Some scientists think that noise pollution in whale habitats may harm whale populations. What would be the most likely effect of noise pollution on whales?

  Options: 
 A. alteration of whale genetic material
 B. reversed flow of energy through whale habitats
 C. reduced populations of food organisms in whale habitats
 D. separation of whale family groups 
Answer: D