Which of the following orders correctly represents the trend in eutrophication?

  • A Lack of oxygen → Death of aquatic organisms → Massive algal growth
  • B Excess nitrates and phosphates → Massive algal growth → Lack of oxygen → Death of aquatic organisms
  • C Heavy mineralization → Lack of oxygen → Massive algal growth
  • D Excess nitrates and phosphates → Lack of oxygen → Massive algal growth → Death of aquatic organisms

The correct answer is B. Excess nitrates and phosphates → Massive algal growth → Lack of oxygen → Death of aquatic organisms

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