Environmental Issue And Environmental Pollution Question 17

Question: Which of the following statements about eutrophication are correct?

(i) It can be a naturally occurring process. (ii) It is commonly found in standing rather than running water. (iii) It can lead to oxygen depletion. (iv) It is commonly associated with high levels of phosphates and nitrates.

Options:

A) (iii) and (iv)

B) (i), (ii) and (iii)

C) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] All the statements regarding eutrophication are correct.

Eutrophication is a natural process that occurs in an aging lake or pond as that body of water gradually builds up its concentration of plant nutrients.