Assume You Are Vacationing by a Small Lake, Where You

question 32

Multiple Choice

Assume you are vacationing by a small lake, where you intend to do some fishing. When you arrive at this lake, you notice a slight sulfur smell. Which phase of cultural eutrophication does this sulfur smell indicate?

• A) An algal bloom.
• B) Anaerobic bacteria are decomposing the aerobic organisms.
• C) Aerobic bacteria are decomposing the algae.
• D) Fish have died from lack of oxygen.
• E) Insect populations in the lake are dying off.

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