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The excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to nutrient enrichment (mainly nitrogen and phosphorus) is called:

  1. Biomagnification
  2. Acidification
  3. Eutrophication
  4. Stratification

Answer

C. Eutrophication

Solution

Algal decay depletes dissolved oxygen, harming fish.

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