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Excessive growth of algae in water bodies due to nutrient enrichment is called:
ADesertification
BEutrophication
CSalinization
DCarbonization
✓ Correct Answer: B — Eutrophication
Eutrophication occurs when excess nutrients (nitrates/phosphates) lead to dense plant growth and oxygen depletion in water.
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