Asked by julie

Which of the following does not occur in an aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading?
a.
acidification of the water
b.
algae growth as a result of eutrophication
c.
degraded quality of water for human and livestock consumption
d.
improved water habitats for human recreation

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
d.

Nutrient loading (excess N and P) causes eutrophication: algal blooms, oxygen depletion, toxins and poorer water quality for drinking and livestock. It does not improve aquatic recreation — it degrades it.