Which of the following does not occur in an aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading?

a.

acidification of the water

b.

algae growth as a result of eutrophication

c.

degraded quality of water for human and livestock consumption

d.

improved water habitats for human recreation

D is the answer. Eutrophication often results in a dead water zone.

The answer to the question presented above is letter D.

Improved water habitats for human recreation, acidification of the water algae growth as a result of eutrophication, and degraded quality of water for human and livestock consumption occur in an aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading.

I mproved water habitats for human recreation does not occur in an aquatic ecosystem as a result of nutrient loading.