The Release of High Levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus into Streams

question 10

Multiple Choice

The release of high levels of nitrogen and phosphorus into streams after wastewater treatment will result in

• A)the production of high quality water for plant irrigation.
• B)water that tastes bad.
• C)eutrophication of the stream.
• D)increased nutrients for the fish in the stream.
• E)increase in oxygen levels in the stream.

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