Environmental Chemistry Question 17

Question: Phosphate fertilizers when added to water leads to

Options:

A) increased growth of decomposers.

B) reduced algal growth.

C) increased algal growth.

D) nutrient enrichment (eutrophication).

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

[d] Addition of phosphate fertilizers to water leads to nutrient enrichment (eutrophication)