Floating solar panels are installed in areas that have limited land but large water bodies. It is observed that these panels have been beneficial in preventing algal blooms, which require warm water to grow. How do floating solar panels help prevent algal blooms in water bodies?

A.They eliminate the underwater plants that algae rely on for nutrients.
B.They reduce the space available for algae to grow by covering the water's surface.
C.They increase the water's temperature, creating a less favorable environment for algae growth.
D.They limit the amount of sunlight that reaches the water's surface, reducing the photosynthesis of algae.

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D. They limit the amount of sunlight that reaches the water's surface, reducing the photosynthesis of algae.

Floating solar panels shade the water, which reduces the amount of sunlight that can penetrate to the water's surface. This reduction in sunlight can inhibit photosynthesis in algae, thereby helping to prevent algal blooms.

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