Eutrophication isa. caused by an overabundance of nitrogen, which leads to an increasein bacteria populations.b. caused by an overabundance of nutrients, which leads to an increasein algal populations.c. the normal breakdown of algal plants following a pollution event.d. normally seen in dry, hot regions of the world.e. none of the above.

Eutrophication isa. caused by an overabundance of nitrogen, which leads to an increasein bacteria populations.b. caused by an overabundance of nutrients, which leads to an increasein algal populations.c. the normal breakdown of algal plants following a pollution event.d. normally seen in dry, hot regions of the world.e. none of the above.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter42: Ecosystems

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Problem 12SA: Plants obtain ______ by taking it up from the air. a. nitrogen c. phosphorus b. carbon d. water

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