Eutrophication is harmful to an ecosystem because —

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higher levels of evaporation cause the water level to drop significantly

cold water rises to the top of the ocean and decreases nutrients

a new predator species is introduced and drastically decreases the prey population

the addition of excessive nutrients cause an increase in algal blooms

Answer 1

The addition of excessive nutrients cause an increase in algal blooms which can lead to oxygen depletion and harmful changes in water chemistry. This can disrupt the balance of the ecosystem and harm aquatic life. Therefore, eutrophication is harmful to an ecosystem.