What is eutrophication?
Eutrophication & Succession

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Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.
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What causes the sudden increase in algae growth in a lake?
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The sudden increase in algae growth is caused by an excess of nutrients, often from fertilizers or runoff.
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What happens to algae when they die in a eutrophic lake?
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When algae die, they decompose, which consumes oxygen in the water, leading to low oxygen levels.
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What is a dead zone in aquatic environments?
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A dead zone is an area in a body of water where oxygen levels are so low that most marine life cannot survive.
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How does thick algae growth affect photosynthesis in a lake?
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Thick layers of algae block light from reaching underwater plants, inhibiting their ability to perform photosynthesis.
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What is the role of oxygen in aquatic ecosystems?
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Oxygen is essential for the survival of most aquatic organisms, including fish and invertebrates.
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What is succession in ecological terms?
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Succession is the gradual process of change in the species structure of an ecological community over time.
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