Eutrophication of a lake could occur if

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The addition of phosphate-rich detergents can contribute to an increase in the nutrient levels in the lake, leading to an overgrowth of algae and other aquatic plants. This results in decreased oxygen levels and can lead to the death of fish and other aquatic organisms, a process known as eutrophication. Removing fish (choice A) or preventing runoff from overfertilized lawns (choice D) can help to mitigate the effects of eutrophication but are not direct causes of it. Fertilizers applied in an insoluble form (choice C) would not contribute to eutrophication as they would not readily dissolve in the lake water.

Eutrophication of a Lake Could Occur If