Harmful algal blooms appear to be linked to unusually high levels of nutrient pollution.Which of the following is the most likely source of nutrient pollution in a river drainage system associated with an algal bloom?
A)a coal-fired power plant
B)a nuclear power plant
C)chicken and hog farms
D)a large shopping mall

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Chicken and hog farms are known to produce large amounts of nutrient-rich waste that can runoff into nearby rivers and contribute to nutrient pollution. Coal-fired power plants may release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide, but these compounds typically do not contribute to nutrient pollution. Nuclear power plants do not produce nutrient pollution. Large shopping malls are not likely to produce substantial amounts of nutrient pollution unless they are located near farming or industrial areas that produce nutrient-rich runoff.

Harmful Algal Blooms Appear to Be Linked to Unusually High