Environmental

Missouri has significant concerns about nitrogen and phosphorus loading in rivers because these nutrients:

AAre beneficial to all aquatic life
BCause algal blooms, low oxygen conditions (hypoxia), and degraded water quality in Missouri waterways✓ Correct
CAre required for clean water
DOnly affect salt water environments

Explanation

Excess nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural runoff, urban stormwater, and wastewater in Missouri cause algal blooms and hypoxic conditions in rivers and streams. This affects water recreation areas and the value of waterfront properties.

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