Which of the following is the direct cause of the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?

A. decomposition of algal blooms by aerobic
bacteria
B. eutrophication
C. fertilizer runoff from agricultural fields
D. increased growth of algal populations
E. ocean acidification


A

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