Eutrophic Lakes Typically Are Very Clear, with Little Algal Growth

question 58

True/False

Eutrophic lakes typically are very clear, with little algal growth.

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Definitions:

Leaching

Process by which water moving through soil removes nutrients from it.

Nutrients

Substances that provide nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life, including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Erosion

The process by which natural forces remove soil, rock, or dissolved material from one location and transport it to another.

Phytoremediation

The use of plants to remove, detoxify, or immobilize environmental contaminants in soil or water through natural processes.