Question

How does the increased level of chemicals like detergents, pesticides etc. in the water affect survival of aquatic organisms?

Answer 1

The increased level of chemicals makes the survival of aquatic organisms extremely difficult:

Explanation:

• The levels of chemicals such as pesticides, detergents etc decrease the survival capacity of aquatic organisms.

• Such chemicals are toxic for the aquatic organisms and result in the death of aquatic organisms.

• Some of the chemicals might also lead to decrease in the breeding ability of aquatic organisms.

• Also, if aquatic life is continuously flooded with chemicals then many of the species will become endangered or completely extinct.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Excessive quantities of chemicals (fertilizers, weedicides,insecticides, pesticides etc.) get washed away from the fields entering into water bodies like ponds,rivers,sea. These act as nutrients for algae to flourish.