Water ecosystems become eutrophic when there is ______.

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Eutrophication occurs when there is an excess of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, in the water ecosystem. This leads to increased productivity of algae and other plants, which can lead to oxygen depletion and negative effects on other organisms in the ecosystem. Nutrient removal (B), acidification (C), and deoxygenation (D) can all be factors in eutrophication, but they are not the primary cause.

Water Ecosystems Become Eutrophic When There Is ______