t would most likely happen if too many nutrients entered an estuary? a. Algal blooms would decrease, leaving few food resources for fish. b. Nutrients would sink to the bottom, increasing soil deposition с. Nutrients would be used up by the fish and plants, keeping the estuary in balance. d. Algal blooms would lower dissolved oxygen levels, causing fish to suffocate. е. Nutrients would float to the bottom, increasing soil deposition originated in which centre of origin-

t would most likely happen if too many nutrients entered an estuary? a. Algal blooms would decrease, leaving few food resources for fish. b. Nutrients would sink to the bottom, increasing soil deposition с. Nutrients would be used up by the fish and plants, keeping the estuary in balance. d. Algal blooms would lower dissolved oxygen levels, causing fish to suffocate. е. Nutrients would float to the bottom, increasing soil deposition originated in which centre of origin-

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter55: Ecosystems And The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: Which biogeochemical cycle does not have a gaseous component but cycles from the land to sediments...

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