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Effect of Sewage on Water Bodies

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Nuisance growth of aquatic plants and bloom - forming algae in natural waters is generally due to high concentrations of

A

Carbon

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Sulphur

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Calcium

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D

Phosphorus

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Solution

The correct option is D Phosphorus
Nuisance growth of aquatic plants and bloom - forming algae in natural water bodies is due to the high concentrations of dissolved organic and inorganic nutrient materials like phosphorus.

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