Question

eutrophication defination and examples

Answer 1

Definition of eutrophication. : the process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved nutrients (such as phosphates) that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life usually resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen.A major problem with the use of fertilisers occurs when they're washed off the land by rainwater into rivers and lakes. The resulting increase of nitrate or phosphate in the water encourages algae growth, which forms a bloom over the water surface.

Answer 2

Answer:

The process by which a body of water becomes enriched in dissolved

nutrients (such as phosphates) that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant

life usually resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen.