When excess fertilizer drains into a lake, ____ may occur, harming fish populations A. Eutrophication B. Respiration C. Nitrogen fixation D. Denitrification
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When these nutrients enter a lake, they can cause an overgrowth of algae and other aquatic plants. This process is called eutrophication. As the algae and plants die and decompose, they consume oxygen in the water, leading to low oxygen levels that can harm fish Show more…
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