HARDMCQ SINGLEJEE Mains ChemistryInorganic ChemistryEnvironmental ChemistryAchiever Section

Phosphate pollution is caused by

A.Sewage and agricultural fertilizers✓ Correct

B.Weathering of phosphate rocks only

C.Agricultural fertilizers only

D.Phosphate rocks and sewage

Explanation

Phosphate pollution is caused by sewage and agricultural fertilizers. Sewage in waste water can be hazardous to the environment. Agricultural fertilizers such as phosphate encourage algae growth which block sun light and affects the quality of the water. Sewage and agricultural fertilizers produce phosphate in high quality which is very harmful to the different species lives in the water.

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