A large-scale program to recover and recycle phosphorus would likely lead to
A) a reduction in acid rain.
B) a reduction in the threat of climate change from greenhouse gases.
C) an increase in the threat of climate change from greenhouse gases.
D) a reduction in eutrophication.
E) None of the above; phosphorus is inert.

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Large-scale recovery and recycling of phosphorus would help reduce eutrophication, which is the overgrowth of algae and plants in bodies of water that can harm aquatic life. This is because excess phosphorus in water can fuel the growth of these organisms. However, it would not directly impact acid rain or climate change.

A Large-Scale Program to Recover and Recycle Phosphorus Would Likely