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Question 65

Answer the following:

(a) Name two major eutrophication-causing nutrients.

(b) Based on your answer, how do these nutrients cause eutrophication in water bodies?

Answer

(a) Nitrogen and Phosphorus.

(b) Eutrophication occurs when too many nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorous, are introduced into water bodies. These nutrients cause excessive algae growth. This can lead to low oxygen levels in the water and block sunlight needed for plants to grow. When plants and algae die, they decay, thus causing water pollution. Hence, the entire aquatic ecosystem gets adversely affected.