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ale4655 [162]
3 years ago
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How does phosphorus reach surface waters​

Biology
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egoroff_w [7]3 years ago
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It is an essential element for plant life, but when there is too much of it in water, it can speed up eutrophication (a reduction in dissolved oxygen in water bodies caused by an increase of mineral and organic nutrients) of rivers and lakes. Soil erosion is a major contributor of phosphorus to streams.
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