Water and Field Days - ENSP 101 Exam Study Guide
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Hypoxia
Depleted oxygen levels; creates dead zones
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Eutrophication
When a body of water acquires a high concentration of nutrients promoting excessive algae growth
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Sources of excess nutrients
Agricultural runoff, urban rainwater runoff, soil erosion, animal waste, sewage
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Algae blooms
Come about due to too many nutrients, especially nitrogen and phosphorus
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Sedimentation
Shallowing water bodies occurs as sediment gets in the waterways. This causes the temperature to greatly increase, leading to more algae blooms. Additionally, sediment can carry excess nutrients.
