Eutrophication: 20 Questions

Eutrophication: 20 Questions

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is eutrophication?

Back

Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes eutrophication?

Back

Eutrophication is primarily caused by runoff from fertilizers, sewage, and detergents that contain high levels of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an algal bloom?

Back

An algal bloom is a rapid increase in the population of algae in water bodies, often resulting from eutrophication.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does eutrophication affect oxygen levels in water?

Back

Eutrophication leads to decreased oxygen levels in water as decomposers break down dead algae, consuming oxygen in the process.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the effects of low oxygen levels on aquatic life?

Back

Low oxygen levels can cause the death of fish and other aquatic organisms, leading to a decline in biodiversity.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in eutrophication?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, consuming oxygen and contributing to the depletion of oxygen levels in eutrophic waters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between population growth and agriculture?

Back

As the population grows, agriculture tends to increase to meet the food demands of the larger population.

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