Eutrophication causes decrease in which of the following?
A
Dissolved nitrogen
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B
Dissolved salts
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C
Dissolved hydrogen
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D
Dissolved oxygen
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Solution
The correct option is D Dissolved oxygen The increased growth of algae in the water resulting in reduced sunlight penetration and depletion of dissolved oxygen in the water is known as eutrophication.