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

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.

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