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Why does eutrophication lead to dead zones?
Why does eutrophication lead to dead zones?
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Eutrophication:
- A process known as eutrophication occurs when a body of water gradually becomes partially or completely enriched with minerals and nutrients.
- Eutrophication causes dead zones because it deprives water bodies of oxygen and replaces it with phosphate and nitrogen.
- Because oxygen is required for function, only a small number of species can survive in a hypotonic environment.
- Eutrophication can be minimized by increasing climate change awareness and protection of lakes and water bodies.
Eutrophication:
- A process known as eutrophication occurs when a body of water gradually becomes partially or completely enriched with minerals and nutrients.
- Eutrophication causes dead zones because it deprives water bodies of oxygen and replaces it with phosphate and nitrogen.
- Because oxygen is required for function, only a small number of species can survive in a hypotonic environment.
- Eutrophication can be minimized by increasing climate change awareness and protection of lakes and water bodies.
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