How does climate change lead to an increase in algal blooms? a. Decreased temperatures lead to an increase in phytoplankton growth. b. Increased levels of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, leads to increased phytoplankton growth. c. Increased pollution leads to lower levels of nutrients in aquatic ecosystems and therefore an increase in phytoplankton growth. d. Decreased water levels caused by climate change lead to an increase in phytoplankton growth.

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Saige Zimmerman

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12 March, 22:09

How does climate change lead to an increase in algal blooms? a. Decreased temperatures lead to an increase in phytoplankton growth. b. Increased levels of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, leads to increased phytoplankton growth. c. Increased pollution leads to lower levels of nutrients in aquatic ecosystems and therefore an increase in phytoplankton growth. d. Decreased water levels caused by climate change lead to an increase in phytoplankton growth.

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Jazlene Mcclure · Answer 1

Increased levels of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas leads to increased phytoplankton growth and this is how climate change can lead to an increase in algal blooms. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "b". There are variety of other climatic changes that can effect the algal boom as well.