Which of the following BEST describes eutrophication?
A - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased growth of algae and aquatic plant life
B - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to increased levels of dissolved oxygen
C - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to a decrease in nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the water
D - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased fish population
Answer: A - The process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched by nutrients leading to an increased growth of algae and aquatic plant life