The Whole Lake Fertilization Experiments Conducted by David Schindler and Colleagues

question 218

Multiple Choice

The whole lake fertilization experiments conducted by David Schindler and colleagues in Ontario, Canada, did all of the following except

• A) trigger a campaign to ban phosphates in detergents.
• B) involve controlled experiments in natural ecosystems.
• C) identify phosphorus as the major cause of cyanobacteria and phytoplankton blooms.
• D) lead to recommendations to remove phosphates from water during sewage treatment.
• E) lead to the conclusion that nitrogen and carbon were not required for algal growth.

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