Define eutrophication and its relationship to nutrient-rich waters.

Definition should include an excess amount of nutrient that encourages algal blooms that deplete oxygen levels in nutrient-rich bodies of water.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are some sources of excess nutrients that lead to eutrophic conditions?
• What are some consequences of depleted oxygen levels in bodies of water?
• What effects are revealed downstream as eutrophication occurs? How can these effects be remedied?