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Earth's Water System — Test

Question 19 • Earth and Space Science

What trend in the data suggests that nutrient increases in rivers are linked to declining lake health?

Answer
A
Bird species in wetlands are decreasing over time.
B
Algal bloom days in lakes increase as river nitrate rises.
C
Nitrate levels increase during odd years and decline during even years.
D
Sediment removal by wetlands decreases steadily.

Explanation

The trend that links increased nutrients to declining lake health is that algal bloom days increase as river nitrate rises. Nitrate is a nutrient, and more frequent algal blooms indicate worsening lake conditions. The other choices do not show a direct relationship between river nutrient increases and lake health.

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