Eutrophication is the process where water bodies receive excess nutrients, primarily nitrogen and phosphorus, which stimulates excessive plant growth, particularly algae. This overgrowth often results from agricultural runoff containing fertilizers, leading to oxygen depletion in the water and adverse effects on aquatic life.

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Eutrophication Is

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Eutrophication is

A) water pollution from the decaying bodies of aquatic creatures.
B) the overgrowth of aquatic plants caused by fertilizer runoff.
C) sterilization of waterways due to PCB pollution.
D) dioxin entry into the food chain.

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