If all the vegetation in the pond died, what effects would it have on the animals? Why? (AS2)

i. The vegetation (aquatic plants) of the pond includes algae, submerged plants and other plants.

ii. The plants in the pond carry out photosynthesis to make food for other aquatic animals.

iii. If the plants in the pond die, the pond would lose its source of oxygen and food for the aquatic animals.

iv. Therefore, aquatic animals will die due to lack of oxygen and food.