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What could be a human factor that could cause algae blooms?

(THIS IS 8th GRADE EARTH SCIENCE)

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Fertilizer Runoff

The excess nutrients provided by the fertilizer allow for rapid growth of algae and microorganisms. This fertilizer runoff can come from agricultural lands, or from residential areas.

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