Question

10. are a type of producer found in aquatic environments. In a particular lake, the phytoplankton have begun to

reproduce much more rapidly and grow much faster, causing a green "bloom” to cover the whole surface of the
lake. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this bloom"?

Answer 1

Answer: I think that it would be C because blooms are due to eutrophication, which means that there are high levels of phosphate in the water. Phosphate is a main ingredient in pesticides, which can run-off into rivers.