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Aloiza [94]
2 years ago
12

Х Flag A lake borders a housing subdivision and a golf course. Over time, algae in the lake begin to grow uncontrollably. Which

is the most likely cause of the algal bloom? A runoff of topsoil from construction on the golf course B runoff of nitrates from fertilizers applied to the golf course runoff of gasoline from roads through the golf course D runoff of animal waste from pets walked on the golf course​
Biology
1 answer:
Mama L [17]2 years ago
7 0

Answer:

B. runoff of nitrates from fertilizers applied to the golf course

Explanation:

Algal bloom is defined as the rapid growth of algae in freshwater or marine water. Algal bloom is green or yellowish in color that cover the top layer of water systems.

Algal bloom in the given case is caused by the excess of nutrients that is nitrates from fertilizers into waters and higher concentrations of nitrates causes uncontrollable growth of algae.

Algal blooms are harmful for environment as they may produce toxins and can block the sunlight from reaching the plants and animals in the water systems.

Hence, the correct answer is "B. runoff of nitrates from fertilizers applied to the golf course".

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