Eutrophication of a lake is the process of ________.
A)rapid increase in the amount of dead and decaying plant matter in the lake as a result of excessive plant growth
B)rapid decline in the lake's pH due to acid rain
C)dissolved oxygen being depleted by an overpopulation of fish
D)stocking the lake with fish
E)restoration of the lake's dissolved oxygen supply by aerobic bacteria

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Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water, such as a lake, becomes enriched in nutrients (such as phosphorus and nitrogen) which promote the growth of algae and other aquatic plants. This excessive growth can lead to a rapid increase in the amount of dead and decaying plant matter in the lake, which can further exacerbate the problem by consuming even more oxygen as it decomposes. This in turn can lead to a depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water, making it difficult for fish and other aquatic organisms to survive.

Eutrophication of a Lake Is the Process of ________