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Accumulation of organic matter.
"Eutrophication occurs when fertilizers, animal waste, sewage, or other substance rich in nitrogen and phosphorus flow into waterways, causing extensive algae growth. The algae use up the oxygen supply during their rapid growth and after their deaths during the decaying process"
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoA eutrophic lake is one with an excessive growth of algae, resulting from contamination by nitrogen or phosphorus compounds , such as by laundry detergent containing phosphates, fertilizer run-off from agricultural lands, sanitary sewage, or manure.
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∙ 15y agoIt has water that is rich in mineral and organic nutrients that promote plant life.
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How does an oligotrophic lake become eutrophic?
Add nutrients (phosphorus, nitrogen, etc.)
What is the difference between an oligotrophic and a eutrophic lake?
eutrotrophic
Lake that has a large amount of plant growth due to nutrients?
eutrophic lake
What happens to the oxygen in a eutrophic lake?
it decreases due to decay of plant and animal material
A lake in which minerals are scarce is profundal oligotrophic eutrophic benthic pelagic?
Found it. Its oligotrophic.
What is the range of pH in oligotrophic lake and eutrophic lake?
Well this answers part ofthe Q. I did an experiment at uni that produced an oli. We had a final pH of about 8.2 ish
Is lake Michigan a mesotrophic lake?
I want to say yes. Lake Michigan is not Oligotrophic like Lake George in New York. It isn't Eutrophic or Hypereutrophic which are characterized by high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus and low levels of oxygen near the bottom of the lake.
Is it true that acid rain causes lake water to become cloudy?
Yes, my teacher said it was right
Fish found in eutrophic waters?
aquartic
What are the importance of oligotrophic and eutrophic lakes?
someone please answer this
Are all plantlike protists are always eutrophic?
Yes, all plant like protists are always eutrophic. This includes diatoms, and dinoflagellates. This is because they are all part of the algae family.
Are all plantlike protists always eutrophic?
Yes, all plant like protists are always eutrophic. This includes diatoms, and dinoflagellates. This is because they are all part of the algae family.
