Question

4. If eutrophication is severe, the water body may no

Answer 1

Answer: becomes depleted of____

due to the overactive_____________

that are decomposing the surplus of

decaying organisms, which died due to the__________.

The bacteria use the oxygen for__________.

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Explanation: Eutrophication sets off a chain reaction in the ecosystem, starting with an overabundance of algae and plants. The excess algae and plant matter eventually decompose, producing large amounts of carbon dioxide. This lowers the pH of seawater, a process known as ocean acidification.