What Class of Pollutant Can Cause Excessive Growth of Algae

question 34

Multiple Choice

What class of pollutant can cause excessive growth of algae?

• A) Sediments from land erosion
• B) Oxygen-demanding wastes from sewage and animal feedlots
• C) Plant nutrients from industry, farms, and households
• D) Organic chemicals from industry, farms, and households
• E) Infectious agents from human and animal wastes

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