For the following questions, match the statement with the appropriate term/phrase.
-This is caused by excessive nutrient runoff into aquatic ecosystems.
A) depletion of ozone layer
B) acid precipitation
C) biological magnification
D) greenhouse effect
E) eutrophication

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eutrophication is caused by excessive nutrient runoff into aquatic ecosystems, leading to an overgrowth of algae and depletion of oxygen in the water.

The other answer choices are:
A) Depletion of ozone layer: caused by human-made chemicals like CFCs.
B) Acid precipitation: a result of emissions of pollutants like sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides.
C) Biological magnification: the accumulation of toxic substances in the food chain as each level consumes and retains the pollutants from the previous level.
D) Greenhouse effect: the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere due to increased levels of gases like carbon dioxide.

For the Following Questions, Match the Statement with the Appropriate