Humans intervene in the phosphorous cycle by
A)mining large quantities of phosphate rock
B)using phosphate-based detergents
C)adding runoff of animal wastes from livestock feedlots to aquatic ecosystems
D)discharging municipal sewage
E)all of these answers

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Humans intervene in the phosphorous cycle by mining large quantities of phosphate rock, using phosphate-based detergents, adding runoff of animal wastes from livestock feedlots to aquatic ecosystems, and discharging municipal sewage. All of these actions contribute to an excess of phosphorus in ecosystems, leading to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms.

Humans Intervene in the Phosphorous Cycle by