HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Advanced ChemistryInorganic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryAchiever Section
Phosphate fertilizers when added to water leads to
A.Increased growth of decomposers
B.Reduced algal growth
C.Increased algal growth
D.Nutrient enrichment (eutrophication)✓ Correct
Explanation
Eutrophication is an enrichment of water by nutrient salts that causes structural changes to the ecosystem such as: increased production of algae and aquatic plants, depletion of fish species, general deterioration of water quality.
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