Eutrophication can eventually lead to
A) an ecosystem that attracts many species.
B) a rapid decrease in algal populations.
C) an increase in dissolved oxygen in a water ecosystem.
D) a decrease in dissolved oxygen in a water ecosystem.

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Eutrophication causes an increase in nutrient levels in a water ecosystem, leading to excessive algal growth. As the algal blooms die and decompose, bacteria consume oxygen in the water, leading to a decrease in dissolved oxygen levels which can harm fish and other aquatic organisms.

Eutrophication Can Eventually Lead to