Question

what is ment by eutrophication

Answer 1

Eutrophication is the artificial nutrient enrichment of an aquatic system with organic material or inargonic nutrients causing excessive growth of aquatic plants
Eutrophication can be caused by :
1. leaching of inorganic fertilizers especially nitrates and phosphates
2. Untreated sewage
3. Animal wastes

Answer 2

Eutrophication occurs when there is excessive amount of nutrients content in a water body. Due to which algae starts growing so much which blocks the sunlight to reach under the water. And the aquatic plants and animals will not get sufficient amount of oxygen so they instantly die. Due to which these places stinks deadly. For example, Lake Erie. Hope this helps!