Multiple choice What is Eutrophication? the formation of lakes in volcano craters the formation of a lake cause by a shift in a river a tributary transformation of a lake into a meadow due to dead organisms Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive plant growth and decay, which eventually depletes oxygen and fills the lake.