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Eutrophication leads to an 'Anoxic' condition in water. What does 'Anoxic' mean?
AHigh oxygen levels
BLow salt levels
CTotal depletion of dissolved oxygen
DHigh acidity
✓ Correct Answer: C — Total depletion of dissolved oxygen
Anoxic conditions occur when the demand for oxygen by decomposers exceeds the supply, leading to zero oxygen in the water.
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