Question

Eutrophication can be caused by increased nutrients such as

_________ in waterways.
A) nitrogen
B) oxygen
C) phosphorous
D) nitrogen and phosphorous only
E) All of the nutrients listed above

Answer 1

The correct answer is E) All of the nutrients listed above.

Step-by-step explanation:

Eutrophication is a process where water bodies, such as lakes or rivers, become excessively rich in nutrients, leading to an overgrowth of algae and other aquatic plants. This excessive nutrient enrichment can be caused by increased levels of nitrogen and phosphorous in waterways. Both nitrogen and phosphorous are essential nutrients for plant growth, and when they are present in abundance, they can promote excessive plant and algae growth, leading to harmful ecological consequences.