Question: Joann repeatedly overfed the fish in the pond behind her house. The nitrates from the excess food contributed to an overgrowth of algae. To correct the problem, Joann added more plants to the pond. How will adding more plants help?

  Options: 
 A. The plants make the pond look beautiful.
 B. The plants will camouflage the green algae.
 C. The plants will compete with algae for nutrients.
 D. The plants will provide all the food for the fish.
Answer: C