‘DEAD ZONE’ IN THE GULF OF MEXICO Flashcards
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LOCATION
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What are dead zones?
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Unoxygenated “dead zones” appear in waterways wherever algae are overfed by runoff from human
activities such as urbanization and agriculture – a phenomenon called eutrophication.
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What is eutrophication?
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environment becomes enriched with nutrients. This can be a problem in marine habitats such as lakes as it can cause algal blooms
