Algae growth and death in a lake can increase the BOD of the water.This process is called
A)oxidation.
B)fertilization.
C)eutrophication.
D)regeneration.

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Eutrophication is the process of excessive growth of algae and other aquatic plants due to an increase in nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, in the water. As these plants die and decompose, they consume oxygen, leading to an increase in the biological oxygen demand (BOD) of the water. This can cause a decrease in the amount of dissolved oxygen available for aquatic organisms and can lead to fish kills and other negative impacts on the ecosystem.

Algae Growth and Death in a Lake Can Increase the BOD