Apes Eutrophication

Causes large areas of little to no oxygen in the Chesapeake Bay and the Gulf of Mexico....

• Coral reef damaging.

• Overfishing.

• Costal development.

• Cultural eutrophication from release of excess nutrients.

• Population growth and burning of fossil fuels.

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What is eutrophication and how does it affect aquatic ecosystems?

• A process of nutrient enrichment leading to excessive plant growth and decay

• A method of water purification

• A type of pollution caused by heavy metals

• A natural process that decreases biodiversity

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Which of the following is a primary cause of eutrophication in water bodies?

• Deforestation

• Industrial waste

• Excessive use of fertilizers

• Oil spills

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What role do apes play in the process of eutrophication?

• They directly contribute to nutrient runoff

• They are affected by habitat changes due to eutrophication

• They help in controlling algae growth

• They have no direct role in eutrophication

Which nutrient is most commonly associated with causing eutrophication?

• Nitrogen

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Iron

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How does eutrophication lead to the depletion of oxygen in water bodies?

• By increasing the water temperature

• By promoting excessive algae growth that consumes oxygen

• By reducing the water flow

• By increasing the salinity of water

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What is the term for the excessive growth of algae due to nutrient enrichment?

• Algal bloom

• Coral bleaching

• Water logging

• Desertification

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Which of the following is a consequence of eutrophication?

• Increased biodiversity

• Improved water quality

• Fish kills due to hypoxia

• Decreased sedimentation

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What is the main difference between natural and cultural eutrophication?

• Natural eutrophication is caused by human activities

• Cultural eutrophication occurs over centuries

• Natural eutrophication is a slow process

• Cultural eutrophication is caused by natural events

Which of the following is a method to control eutrophication?

• Increasing the use of fertilizers

• Introducing invasive species

• Reducing nutrient runoff

• Increasing industrial discharge

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