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Eutrophication causes reduction in...

Eutrophication causes reduction in

A

Nutrients

B

Dissolved salts

C

Dissolved oxygen

D

All of these

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Eutrophication is the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients (as phosphates) that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life usually resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen.
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  • Eutrophication cause reduction in

    A
    dissolved hydrogen
    B
    dissolved oxygen
    C
    dissolved salts
    D
    all the above

  • Eutrophication is caused by

    A
    excessive use of fertilizers
    B
    rapidly growing crops
    C
    monocropping
    D
    none of these.

  • Eutrophication is caused by

    A
    Lack of algae in a lake
    B
    Abundant oxygen in ponds
    C
    Run-off fertilizers in lake
    D
    Excess nektons in lake.

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