Question

question 10 of 34
the photograph shows a consequence of air pollution. what does the photograph show?
a. pollutants react with water and are deposited on earths surface.
b. algae overgrowth occurs in the presence of too many nutrients.
c. pollutants break down the layer of ozone in the stratosphere.
d. gaseous pollutants and particulate pollution mix over cities.

Explanation:

The image shows a body of water with significant growth of algae. Algae overgrowth often occurs due to an excess of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies, which can be a consequence of pollution in a broader sense. Option B directly addresses this common environmental - related consequence. Option A refers to acid - rain like processes, Option C is about ozone depletion, and Option D is about air - pollution in urban areas, none of which are depicted in the image.

Answer:

B. Algae overgrowth occurs in the presence of too many nutrients.