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There is an error in the underlined portion of the passage below. Choose the option that best corrects this error.

A transparent sea cucumber has tentacles that allow it to venture throughout the ocean in search of detritus-rich residue and other meals while remaining approximately 1.7 miles deep in The Gulf Of Mexico.
  1. the Gulf of Mexico.
Explanation
Answer: A - A transparent sea cucumber has tentacles that allow it to venture throughout the ocean in search of detritus-rich residue and other meals while remaining approximately 1.7 miles deep in the Gulf of Mexico. The proper noun in this sentence is “Gulf of Mexico.” “The” should not be capitalized, as it is not part of the proper noun.
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