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.