Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18
Which phenomenon describes the excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants in a body of water due to nutrient enrichment, often leading to oxygen depletion?
A) Desertification
B) Eutrophication
C) Bioaccumulation
D) Acid rain
Explanation
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients, typically from agricultural runoff or sewage, stimulate the rapid growth of algae, which then decompose and consume oxygen, harming aquatic life.