Eutrophication occurs when fertilizer runs off into rivers,streams,and lakes.This runoff leads to a chain of events that depletes _____.

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The runoff of fertilizer causes an overgrowth of algae and other plants, which then die and decompose. Decomposition requires oxygen, leading to the depletion of oxygen levels in the water. This can lead to the death of fish and other aquatic organisms that require oxygen to survive.

Eutrophication Occurs When Fertilizer Runs Off into Rivers,streams,and Lakes