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the process by which the surrounding watershed enriches bodies of water with nutrients that stimulate excessive plant growth is called
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Explanation:

Eutrophication is the process where nutrients (like phosphorus and nitrogen) from the surrounding watershed enter water bodies. These nutrients cause excessive growth of plants (such as algae). When the algae die and decompose, they consume oxygen in the water, which can harm aquatic life.

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eutrophication