KCET · Chemistry · Environmental Chemistry
Eutrophication causes
- A reduction in dissolved oxygen
- B decreases BOD
- C increase of nutrients in water
- D reduction in water pollution
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(A) reduction in dissolved oxygen
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(A)
Eutrophication refers to excessive increases in minerals and nutrients in aquatic system. Resulting in excess of algae
growth and reduction in dissolved oxygen.
Eutrophication refers to excessive increases in minerals and nutrients in aquatic system. Resulting in excess of algae
growth and reduction in dissolved oxygen.
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