Question

What is eutrophication?Name few eutrophic water bodies of India?

Answer 1

The growth of algae in a water body is called "eutrophication".

Explanation:

• The presence of large amounts of nutrients and minerals in the ponds and lakes that leads to the formation of excessive algal growth is called eutrophication.
• Due to this process, the dissolved amount of oxygen drops in the water body and aquatic life is in danger.
• The eutrophic lakes in India are Jammu and Kashmir lake, Chilika lake, and Lokta Lake.

Answer 2

Answer:

7.What is 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.