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Describe Eutrophication.

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It is a natural process of aging of water bodies due to rich supply of nutrients. In young water bodies water is cold, clear with moderate life forms. However, when abnormally high amount of nutrients are released from sewage, it results in excessive algal growth or bloom of microorganisms.
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  • Eutrophication causes

    A
    increase of nutrients in water
    B
    reduction in dissolved oxygen
    C
    reduction in water pollution
    D
    decrease in BOD

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    A
    increase of nutrients in water
    B
    reduction in dissolved oxygen
    C
    reduction in water pollution
    D
    decrease in BOD.

  • Eutrophication causes

    A
    reduction in water pollution
    B
    increase of nutrients in water
    C
    decreases BOD
    D
    reduction in dissolved oxygen

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