Eutrophication of a lake most likely is the result of
A) an increase in oxygen content of the water.
B) elevated nitrogen and oxygen gas levels in the water.
C) an increase in atmospheric pressure associated with surface waters.
D) competitive exclusion.
E) excessive concentrations of organic and inorganic nutrients.

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Eutrophication is caused by excessive concentrations of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, which lead to overgrowth of algae and depletion of oxygen in the water.

Eutrophication of a Lake Most Likely Is the Result of