High concentration of nutrients in water, especially nitrates and phosphates, can accelerate which of the following phenomena?

(i) Algal Bloom
(ii) Eutrophication
(iii) Biomagnification

Algal bloom

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Eutrophication

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Biomagnification

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Both a & b

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a & b
It leads to enrichment of nutrients in water bodies, which is called eutrophication. Eutrophication causes algal blooms.

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High concentration of nutrients especially nitrates and phosphates in water can accelerate which of the following phenomena?

Which of the following statements about eutrophication are correct?

(i) It can be a naturally occurring process.

(ii) It commonly occurs in stagnant rather than running water.

(iii) It does not affect oxygen level of water bodies.

(iv) It is commonly associated with high levels of phosphates and nitrates.

(a)	Eutrophication	(i)	Rise in sea level
(b)	Biomagnification	(ii)	Water Hyacinth
(c)	Terror of Bengal	(iii)	Increase in quantity of pollutant at successive trophic levels
(d)	Green house effect	(iv)	Enrichment with nutrients

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