The eutrophication process occurred in a lake and its effects

All living things need specific nutrients to survive. Usually, nature does a pretty good job of providing
just the right amount of nutrients, because too many or two few can cause problems.
This is especially true in aquatic ecosystems because they are so dynamic. When too few nutrients
are present, the water is oligotrophic. It makes sense that when there is not enough nutrition
available for the variety of organisms living in an aquatic environment, serious problems will arise.
However, problems can also arise when the aquatic system has an overabundance of nutrients.
When this happens we get eutrophication. A eutrophic stream, river, or lake occurs too many
nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorous are present, usually as a result of runoff from the
surrounding land. Algae, plankton, and other microorganisms love these types of nutrients, and
when they are plentiful these aquatic organisms can take over.
When a lake, river, or other aquatic system becomes eutrophic, it can have serious negative effects
on other organisms like fish, birds, and even people. But first, let's look at what causes
eutrophication.

Explain the caurse of eutrophication.
Eutrophication is most often the result of human activity. Farms, golf courses, lawns, and other fields
tend to be heavily fertilized by people. These fertilizers are the perfect types of nutrients to feed
hungry algae and plankton, and when it rains these fertilizers run off into lakes, streams, rivers, and
oceans. Concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are also a major source of polluting
nutrients.
Eutrophication can also come from natural events. If a stream, river, or lake floods, it may wash any
excess nutrients off the land and into the water. However, eutrophication is less likely to occur in
areas that are not surrounded by fertilized lands.
Identify the methods of eutrophication control
The following is a list of methods that can be used to control
eutrophication:
planting vegetation along streambeds to slow erosion and absorb nutrients
controlling application amount and timing of fertilizer
controlling runoff from feedlots



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