Practice mode Soil Science

What is the build-up of excess nutrients in water that leads to oxygen depletion called?

Correct answer A. Eutrophication

Explanation

Eutrophication occurs when nitrogen and phosphorus enrich water, triggering algal blooms. When the algae die, bacterial decomposition uses up dissolved oxygen, killing fish.

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