Human Reproduction Question 283
Question: Eutrophication is caused by [MHCET 2004]
Options:
A) Acid rain
B) Nitrates and phosphates
C) Sulphates and carbonates
D) and
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Due to addition of domestic sewage, phosphates, nitrates etc.
in water body, the water body become rich in nutrients especially phosphates and nitrates ions, as a result of nutrient enrichment water bodies become highly productive or eutrophic and this phenomena is called eutrophication.