MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Effects of Water Pollution on the River Ganga

The excessive...

Question

The excessive use of fertilisers increases the nutrient content of soil. If these nutrients find their way to a nearby lake, then it would result in the

Open in App

Solution

Excessive concentration of chemicals in a lake will increase the growth of aquatic plants and may also cause algal blooms. This process is known as eutrophication.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Excessive use of fertilisers can make the soil less fertile. So, to maintain fertility we can enrich the soil with nutrients by:

Q. Which of the following is not true for fertilisers?

(a) They increase the yield.
(b) Their excessive use disturbs the balance of nutrients in soil.
(c) They are generally used in small quantity.
(d) They are environment friendly.

Q. Which of the following helps in decomposition in soil and increases its nutrient content in the soil?

Excessive use of fertilisers enhances nitrogen content of soil.

Describe a method to maintain soil nutrients without using fertilisers or manures. [3 MARKS]

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Not so Holy Ganga

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Effects of Water Pollution on the River Ganga

Standard VIII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon