Algal bloom in a lake in Tennessee

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Author:

Katie Hale

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

USGS

Collection:

Video and Image Data Access

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Large amounts of nutrients from agricultural runoff and pollution cause increased growth of algae. Algal blooms cause other organisms to die because the algae uses up all the oxygen in the water to grow. Eventually, this body of water will have no life in it.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Readings, Teaching and Learning Strategies

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

National Science Education Standards|California Science Content Standards

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Creative Commons Attribution 2.5
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