Question

What causes algae blooms?(1 point)
Responses

overfishing
overfishing

nutrient pollution
nutrient pollution

burning fossil fuels
burning fossil fuels

deforestation

Answer 1

The primary cause of algae blooms is **nutrient pollution**. This occurs when there is an excess of nutrients, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, in water bodies, often due to agricultural runoff, wastewater discharge, and other human activities.