What class of pollutant can cause excessive growth of algae?
A) sediments from land erosion
B) oxygen-demanding wastes from sewage and animal feedlots
C) plant nutrients from industry,farms,and households
D) organic chemicals from industry,farms,and households
E) infectious agents from human and animal wastes

Question

What class of pollutant can cause excessive growth of algae?​
A) ​sediments from land erosion
B) ​oxygen-demanding wastes from sewage and animal feedlots
C) ​plant nutrients from industry,farms,and households
D) ​organic chemicals from industry,farms,and households
E) infectious agents from human and animal wastes​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Plant nutrients from industry, farms, and households, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, can cause excessive growth of algae in bodies of water, leading to harmful algal blooms and oxygen depletion. This is commonly referred to as eutrophication.

What Class of Pollutant Can Cause Excessive Growth of Algae?​

What Class of Pollutant Can Cause Excessive Growth of Algae?