Question

1. a body of water in which eutrophication has occurred is ______.

○ the minamata bay
○ the gulf of mexico
○ the bay of biscay
○ the chesapeake bay

Explanation:

• The Gulf of Mexico has a large "dead zone" caused by nutrient runoff leading to eutrophication.
• Chesapeake Bay is well-documented for eutrophication from agricultural and urban nutrient pollution.
• Minamata Bay is known for mercury poisoning, not eutrophication.
• The Bay of Biscay does not have major, widely recognized eutrophication issues compared to the other two.

Answer:

C. the Gulf of Mexico, D. the Chesapeake Bay