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Eutrophication in water bodies is primarily caused by an excess of:

AHeavy metals
BNitrates and Phosphates
CDissolved Oxygen
DSand particles

✓ Correct Answer: BNitrates and Phosphates

Runoff of fertilizers containing nitrates and phosphates leads to excessive algae growth, depleting oxygen in water.

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