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which sentences from the passage describe a problem or a solution?
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sentences problem/solution
during the study period, the city of
madison used leaf collection, street
cleaning, and leaf blowers to remove
leaf litter from residential areas.
excessive amounts of nutrients like
phosphorus and nitrogen can be fatal
for fish and other aquatic life.
without removal, leaf litter and other
organic debris in the fall contributed
56 percent of the annual total
phosphorus in urban storm water.
our study found that leaf removal is
one of the few treatment options
available to environmental managers
for reducing the amount of dissolved
nutrients in storm water.

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# Brief Explanations:
- "During the study period, the city of Madison used leaf collection, street cleaning, and leaf blowers to remove leaf litter from residential areas" describes an action taken (a solution) to deal with leaf litter.
- "Excessive amounts of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can be fatal for fish and other aquatic life" points out a negative situation (a problem) regarding aquatic life.
- "Without removal, leaf litter and other organic debris in the fall contributed 56 percent of the annual total phosphorus in urban storm water" highlights an issue (a problem) related to storm - water phosphorus levels.
- "Our study found that leaf removal is one of the few treatment options available to environmental managers for reducing the amount of dissolved nutrients in storm water" presents a method (a solution) for reducing nutrients in storm water.

# Answer:
| Sentences | Problem/Solution |
|--|--|
| During the study period, the city of Madison used leaf collection, street cleaning, and leaf blowers to remove leaf litter from residential areas | solution |
| Excessive amounts of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can be fatal for fish and other aquatic life | problem |
| Without removal, leaf litter and other organic debris in the fall contributed 56 percent of the annual total phosphorus in urban storm water | problem |
| Our study found that leaf removal is one of the few treatment options available to environmental managers for reducing the amount of dissolved nutrients in storm water | solution |

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Sentences	Problem/Solution
Excessive amounts of nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen can be fatal for fish and other aquatic life	problem
Without removal, leaf litter and other organic debris in the fall contributed 56 percent of the annual total phosphorus in urban storm water	problem
Our study found that leaf removal is one of the few treatment options available to environmental managers for reducing the amount of dissolved nutrients in storm water	solution