It is a phenomenon of nutrient enrichment of a water body. It depletes dissolved oxygen of the water. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: - Eutrophication is driven by nutrient pollution (nitrogen, phosphorus). - Algal blooms are a common result of eutrophication. - Decomposition of organic matter from blooms depletes dissolved oxygen. - Low dissolved oxygen levels harm aquatic life.
With reference to Eutrophication, which of the following statements is/are correct?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Ecology (Aquatic Ecosystems: Freshwater, Marine, Estuaries, Wetlands)
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