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Eutrophicationa. is caused by an overabundance in nutrients that leads to an increase in algae in aquatic environments.b. usually occurs in deserts.c. is a process in which nitrogen is fixed.d. is a necessary part of the nitrogen cycle.
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Eutrophication is a process that occurs when a body of water becomes overly enriched with minerals and nutrients, which induce excessive growth of plants and algae. This overabundance can result in oxygen depletion in the water body. Show more…
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